| Regimental number | 6030 |
| Place of birth | Rochester, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ganmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Benton, Ganmain, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6031 Pte John BENTON, 24th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |