
| Regimental number | 3028 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Geelong Road, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, F W Benness, Geelong Road, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery |