Book of Remembrance entry
JACK, BENJAMIN DOUGLAS. 1913.
Brighton G.S.; Student of Massage; a fine gymnast and athlete.
24.8.14, 2/Lt. 5th Btn.; sailed 21.10.14; Lieut. 1.2.15; was at Gallipoli landing and evacuation; Capt 20.1.16; to 57th Btn. 17.2.16; to 54th Btn. 16.3.16; wounded 19.7.16; T Major 23.3.18.
Killed in action at Gentilles, near Villers Bretonneux, on 9th April 1918.
Brighton G.S.; Student of Massage; a fine gymnast and athlete.
24.8.14, 2/Lt. 5th Btn.; sailed 21.10.14; Lieut. 1.2.15; was at Gallipoli landing and evacuation; Capt 20.1.16; to 57th Btn. 17.2.16; to 54th Btn. 16.3.16; wounded 19.7.16; T Major 23.3.18.
Killed in action at Gentilles, near Villers Bretonneux, on 9th April 1918.
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?Early education at Brighton Grammar School, Brighton Grammar School, Melbourne, Australia
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?Tertiary education at University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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1914Military service as 2nd Lieutenant 24 August 1914
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1918Death in Gentilles -- Near Villers Bretonneux, France 9 April 1918
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