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We remember Samuel Ernest William Benson
We remember Samuel Ernest William Benson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:8848035
17th October 1914
1914
employment
Fitter
Source:8848035
17th October 1914
1914
location
215 Campbell St, Rockhampton, Queensland
Australia
parents address
Source:8848035
17th October 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
261
Australian Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:8848034
22nd December 1914 - 10th May 1915
enlistment
Rockhampton Queensland
Australia
Source:8158700
1915
death
Killed in Action
Turkey
Source:8848034
Source:8848053
10th May 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:8848034
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Ernest William |
| Initials | SEW |
| Last Name | Benson |
| Source | 8158700 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Campbell St, Rockhampton, Queensland | Australia | parents address | known 17th October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 261 | Australian Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget M Benson | mother | ||
| Michael Benson | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-17 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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ANZAC Honor Roll 1914-1919Active and Honorary Members, Rockhampton Fire Brigade Board
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Communities
Communities
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Rockhampton Fire Brigade Board, Queensland, AustraliaMore about Rockhampton Fire Brigade Board, Queensland, Australia
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 | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Honor Roll 1914-1919 | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Commonwealth Military Forces | Deborah102878 |
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