| Regimental number | 2863 |
| Place of birth | Termonde Belgium |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | Wooloomooloo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Joseph Thomas Benoit, 3 Kidmans Terrace, Wooloomooloo, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack he captured an enemy regimental headquarters, taking four officers and sixty two other ranks prisoners, and securing many valuable documents and maps. He also searched all dug outs and "pill boxes" in his vicinity and secured identifications. He showed the greatest gallantry, initiative, and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
