| Regimental number | 3708 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Horticulturist |
| Address | Mildura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Father, C W Benson, Cureton Avenue, Mildura, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 10 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 |
