George Ernest BENTON

Regimental number5657
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMiner
AddressLong Gully, Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.4
Height6' 0"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, J W Benton, Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 January 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Discharge date11 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 653 Corporal John BENTON, 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery, returned to Australia, 24 August 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 8 May 1917 (gun shot wound, left foot).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melboure, 11 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 June 1955
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, BENTON George Ernest