Private Alfred Ernest Benn trained with the 24th. Kent Regiment, Wallaceburg, and received promotion to Sergeant.

Private Alfred Ernest Benn trained in London and Toronto with the Cycle Corps, leaving for overseas May 13th, 1915. He was stationed at Chisledon Camp, was transferred to shoreham Camp July 19th, and later to Seaford where he was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, proceeding to France January 31st, 1916, with the 4th. Canadian M.G.C.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Wallaceburg News (02-11-1916), No Return Ticket - Wallaceburg War Casualties - Alan Mann 2002

Height	5' 9"
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	18
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Wallaceburg, Ontario
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	Wallaceburg Brass and Iron Manufacturing Company.
Average Earnings	$2.50 per day
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	August 27th, 1916, Baptist Church, Shoreham, Sussex, England.
When Enlisted	January 17th, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr. & Mrs. C.S. Benn, Wallaceburg, Ontario. Sister- Mrs. Perrie Gordier, Mrs. Bruce Ward, Mary Benn. Brother- Russell Benn, William Benn, Robert Benn, Wallis Benn. Wife- Mrs. Florence Lucy Benn, England.

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