| Regimental number | 874 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Cleveland Terrace, Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, E E Benson, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: Temporary CAPT Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29251, 5 August 1915; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133, 28 October 1915. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette 6 September 1915 |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Rue-Du-Bois Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 8), Fleurbaix, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 55 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward Ernest and Elizabeth BENSON, Lane Cove Road, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallant conduct and ability on the 25th April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). With great courage and presence of mind, he, on two occasions, rallied and led forward again into the firing line men whose Officers had all been killed or wounded, and who had suffered very heavy losses. His fine example and devotion to duty were conspicuous.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8844 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
