| Regimental number | 20547 |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraph operator |
| Address | Milson's Point, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Benson, 'Islington', 44 Heidelberg Road, Fairfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 22 February 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | Light Motor Set Wireless Troop |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 19 December 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Light Motor Wireless Section |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |