| Regimental number | 1974 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25.9 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Matilda Blanche Benn, 5th Street, Port Pirie West, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia', 19 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BENN John Edward |