Personal data
| Name | Benson |
|---|---|
| Initials | J.W. |
| Christian name | John William |
| Date and place of birth | Hull; 27.05.1887 |
| Family | Husband of Lilian Benson, of 12, Clovelly Gardens, Hessle Rd., Hull. |
Military data
| Service number | M/15317 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
| Regiment / Unit | Royal Navy, H.M.S. Glatton |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 30 |
| Cemetery / Memorial | Gillingham (Woodlands) Cemetery, Kent, Naval 15.804-6 |
Other information
- Information
- Killed by internal explosion of vessel in Harbour of Dover
- Information 2
- 'The Benson Lamp' - Melbourne Metropolitcan, Victoria Branch. Endowed on 05.05.1928. First lit at Melbourne on 05.05.1928 from The Forster Lamp. "In memory of John William Benson, Engineer, R.N.R. 15.8.1915 (sic); and George Walter Benson, Chief Mate on a Mine Sweeper, 19.3.1917 (sic)" (Donated by their brother)
Sources
- Source
- Roll of the Lamps of Maintenance of Toc H, 1922-1936