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Gilbert Bennion

1898 – 2005

Australian veteran

Military personnel Australian Citizens Military ForceTweed Heads
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About Gilbert Bennion

Lived 1898 – 2005 (aged 106). Gilbert Bennion was a military personnel, australian Citizens Military Force and tweed Heads, known for New South Wales.

Gilbert Bennion (1 October 1898 – 27 January 2005 ) was, at age 106, one of the last surviving Australian veterans of World War I.

Biography Born in Croydon, North Queensland, He trained at Enoggera, was promoted to corporal, and was discharged without serving overseas. Not having been to Croydon in six years, he visited home to bid farewell to his parents, but by the time his stay was over two or three days later, the boat carrying his unit had sailed for New Zealand.

In peacetime, Bennion was an officer in the Citizens Military Force. He also rejoined Queensland Rail and was the last stationmaster at Tweed Heads station.

Honours Bennion received the 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal in 2000, and the Centenary Medal in 2002.

Death Bennion was the last remaining New South Wales Australian veteran of World War I, and died at the age of 106 on January 27, 2005.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
New South Wales
Awards
Centenary Medal; 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gilbert Bennion's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gilbert Bennion?

Australian veteran (1898-2005)

When was Gilbert Bennion born?

Gilbert Bennion was born on 1 October 1898.

When did Gilbert Bennion die?

Gilbert Bennion died on 27 January 2005.

What was Gilbert Bennion's occupation?

Gilbert Bennion was a military personnel, australian Citizens Military Force and tweed Heads.

What was Gilbert Bennion known for?

Gilbert Bennion was known for New South Wales.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gilbert Bennion

· Wikidata: Q5560800

· DBpedia: Gilbert Bennion

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