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We remember George Verner Benson
We remember George Verner Benson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
employment
Driver
Australia
Source:8672715
21st July 1915
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
Source:8158639
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
840
Australian Infantry
30th Battalion
Source:8672715
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private G V Benson was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2007 and subsequent DNA testing revealed his identity.
Fromelles, Nord
France
Source:8158639
Source:8672711
19th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord
France
Source:8672711
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Verner |
| Initials | GV |
| Last Name | Benson |
| Source | 8672711 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 840 | Australian Infantry | 30th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Benson | father | ||
| Emma J nee Richards | mother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-21 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Re-burial of an Australian Soldier at FromellesPrivate George Verner Benson served with the Australian Infantry at Fromelles. He was listed as missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent testing revealed his identity.
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Australian Red Ensign of WW1.Private G V Benson served with the Australian Infantry in France and fell in 1916 at Fromelles.
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Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Re-burial of an Australian Soldier at Fromelles | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Red Ensign of WW1. | Anne1202 |
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