Benjamin, Alva

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M.B., Ch.M. : Captain, R.A.M.C., Salonika. Sailing for London in July, 1915, as lieutenant and crossing to Salonika in February, 1916, served as Sanitary Officer, Western Area, from August, 1916, until July, 1918, when transferred as Sanitary Officer in charge of British units attached to Royal Serbian Army. Was also Surgeon Specialist, 41st General Hospital. Demobilised in London, August, 1919, and appointed to East Dulwich Infirmary. Promoted captain, July, 1916. Mentioned in Despatches. Renwick Scholar and Smith Prizeman. Early education at Darlinghurst Public and Sydney High Schools.

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Early education at Darlinghurst Public School, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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Early education at Sydney High School, Surry Hills, NSW, Australia
1913

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1913
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Medical Practitioner at Grafton -- NSW, Australia 1913
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Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1914
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Medical Practitioner at Casino -- NSW, Australia 1 August 1914
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Resident Medical Officer at East Dulwich -East Dulwich Infirmary- London, England 1919
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Medical Practitioner at Maida Vale -- London, England 1920
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Member of British Homeopathic Association since 1946
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Medical Practitioner at Harley Street -- London, England 1947
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Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on
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Enlisted
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Military service as Captain at Salonika --, Greece

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Male

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