| Regimental number | 1660 |
| Place of birth | Whittlesea, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Whittlesea, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Benson, Walnut Street, Whittlesea, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bakara', 22 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 14 February 1919; discharged (diability: loss of sight in right eye), Melbourne, 4 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Place of burial | Tocumwal Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BENSON Albert William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
