Graeme Patrick Benson
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 8 May 1918 |
Place of Birth | Harrowgate, Durham, England |
Death | 24 Oct 1974, aged 56 |
Place of Death | South Perth |
Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 2 months |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Agnes Benson |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | WX10983 & W243708 |
Date of Enlistment | 4 Jul 1940 Militia; 5 Mar 1941 2nd AIF |
Rank | Gunner |
Unit/Formation | 2/12th Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery |
Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
On 4 Jul 1940 Graeme enlisted in the CMF and was sent to the Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot before being posted to the Western Command Recruit & Reinforcement Reception Depot from 24 Jul 1940 until 4 Mar 1941 when he joined the 2nd AIF.
Discharged 10 Jun 1944
Post War
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