| Regimental number | 5657 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.4 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Benton, Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 653 Corporal John BENTON, 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery, returned to Australia, 24 August 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 8 May 1917 (gun shot wound, left foot). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melboure, 11 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BENTON George Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
