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George BENTON

Regimental number6030
Place of birthRochester, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressGanmain, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, James Benton, Ganmain, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Family/military connectionsBrother: 6031 Pte John BENTON, 24th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas).
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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