Regimental number | 5659 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Blanche Street, Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Benton, Blanche Street, Brighton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2569 Pte Albert BENTON, 59th Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |