Kendrick, Benjamin Hugh

Personal Details

SurnameKendrick
First nameBenjamin
Middle nameHugh
Date of birth09/06/1885
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld

Details

Benjamin was born in Muttaburra the son of Robert William Kedrick and Annie Louisa Turner. [Ref:1885/005791]
Siblings:
Benjamin Hugh – 9/6/1885
Elsie Muriel – 24/7/1889, d 31/7/1890
Gladys Marguerite – 5/8/1891
Montague Turner – 18/7/1893

War Records

Conflict

ServiceAustralian Armay
Service number319
Date of enlistment18/08/1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Qld
Next of kinA L Kendrick [mother]
Date of discharge19/01/1919
Posting at discharge9th Battalion
RankSergeant
Source

www.awm.gov.au/database

Notes

He was a 29 years old Bridge Carpenter when he enlisted
Unit 9 Infantry Battalion (September 1914)
Ship Name: HMAT Omrah
Ship Number: A5
Date of Embarkation: 24/09/1914
Place of Embarkation: Brisbane
In 1917 he was wounded in action in France.