| Regimental number | 653 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Benton, Long Gully, Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Castlemaine, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 5657 Lance Corporal George Ernest BENTON, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 February 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; discharged, Melbourne, 10 December 1918 (submarine guard duty). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BENTON John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
