| Regimental number | 261 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
| School | Christian Brothers Catholic School, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | 215 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Benson, 215 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Samuel Ernest |
| Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | Embarkation Pier Cemetery (Special Memorial A.34), Gallipoli |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 74 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Michael and Bridget BENSON, 215 Campbell Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |