Difference between revisions of "Harry Wallace Benson"
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| placeofdeath = New South Wales | | placeofdeath = New South Wales | ||
| enlistmentage = 26 years, 9 months | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 9 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Prospector |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Henry Benson | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Henry Benson |
| − | | regnumber = WX466 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6461363 WX466] |
| enlistmentdate = 7 Nov 1939 | | enlistmentdate = 7 Nov 1939 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Harry enlisted in Subiaco on 7 Nov 1939 and he was allocated to the [[2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion]] | |
| − | Captured by the Germans in | + | Captured by the Germans in Greece on 28 Oct 1941. |
Demobilised on 19 Feb 1946. | Demobilised on 19 Feb 1946. | ||
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| + | On 12 May 1945 Harry arrived in the UK, as a recovered POW, by plane from Europe. He was taken on strength by the [[1st AIF Transit Camp (UK)]]. On 18 Jun 1945 he embarked on J11 in England for the [[New South Wales Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]], arriving in Sydney and disembarking on 24 Jul 1945. On 31 Jul 1945 he was transferred to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
During 1949 married Dorothy Mabel Isabel Spencer in Perth | During 1949 married Dorothy Mabel Isabel Spencer in Perth | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1958 - 1963 at 6 Stanbury street, Gladesville, NSW, student with Dorothy working as a clerk; 1968 - 1980 an industrial chemist living with Dorothy at 58 | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1958 - 1963 at 6 Stanbury street, Gladesville, NSW, student with Dorothy working as a clerk; 1968 - 1980 an industrial chemist living with Dorothy at 58 Bellevue avenue, Denistone NSW. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 21 Jan 1916 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Death | 1975 |
| Place of Death | New South Wales |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 9 months |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Prospector |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Henry Benson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX466 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Nov 1939 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Prisoner of War |
| External Monument(s) | The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Ballarat, Victoria |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Africa Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 River road, Kelmscott, debt collector
War Service
Harry enlisted in Subiaco on 7 Nov 1939 and he was allocated to the 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion
Captured by the Germans in Greece on 28 Oct 1941. Demobilised on 19 Feb 1946.
On 12 May 1945 Harry arrived in the UK, as a recovered POW, by plane from Europe. He was taken on strength by the 1st AIF Transit Camp (UK). On 18 Jun 1945 he embarked on J11 in England for the New South Wales Recruit Reception & General Details Depot, arriving in Sydney and disembarking on 24 Jul 1945. On 31 Jul 1945 he was transferred to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot
Post War
During 1949 married Dorothy Mabel Isabel Spencer in Perth
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 - 1963 at 6 Stanbury street, Gladesville, NSW, student with Dorothy working as a clerk; 1968 - 1980 an industrial chemist living with Dorothy at 58 Bellevue avenue, Denistone NSW.
Notes
External Links
- Ballarat POW Memorial[[Category:]]
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