| Regimental number | 825 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | West Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mrs W Beness, West Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'These men [1431 Albert BRENTON, 2403 Charles Peter KENT, and BENESS] distinguished themselves in the fighting near Riencourt on 11th April 1917. The fourth member of their squad was killed early in the fight but though a man short these three continued to carry in wounded for fourteen hours without a rest, in spite of heavy rifle, machine gun and shell fire. They saved a very large number of men and set a splendid example.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |