The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- Benson
- First Name:
- Albert Arnold
- Rank:
- Pte
- Regimental #:
- WX411
- Company:
- D Coy 2/3rd MGB
- Enlisted:
- 7.11.1939
- DOB:
- 4.08.1919
- Place of Birth:
- Beverley WA
- Father's Name:
- Benson, Harry
- Mothers's Name:
- Benson Nellie
- Religion:
- RC
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Shop Assistant
- Cause of Death:
- KIA
- Place of Death:
- Java
- Date of Death:
- 19.03.1942
General Description
Review WX411 Albert Benson’s military records held at NAA.
Bert Benson is KIA 19 Mar 1945 at Java where the combined forces of Dutch East Indies, Australian, British and Americans are fighting the Japanese invasion.
Above: Bert Benson lost his life prior to 19 March 1945 on Java. He is one of two sons born to the Benson family, Beverley.
Below: His widowed mother receives the worst news about her son Bert who leaves behind his widowed wife.
Below: Bert’s father Harry Benson died 1932
Below: Bert’s mother died in 1970.
