Benjamin Charles DARBY

Regimental number3058
Place of birthNewtown New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address27 Perry Street, Marrickville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs M E Burgess, 27 Perry Street, Marrickville, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 May 1917
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Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death31 July 1959