| Regimental number | 10585 |
| Place of birth | Harrow, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Postal employee |
| Address | Harrow, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Benson, Harrow, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked, 27 May 1916; disembarked England (port not recorded), 18 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 23 November 1916. On leave to England, 6 February 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 22 February 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 28 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discharged Melbourne, 27 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Medal stamps marked 'Returned, 10 May 1923'. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
