John Joseph Benson Service Number 25553
Driver Royal Engineers, 3rd Pontoon Park Company
Joseph was born in Dublin and was married to Sarah (Mary) Benson nee Reynolds. They lived at 12 Bangor Street, Belfast which is now Willowfield Walk, Belfast.
He was killed in action on 24 March 1918 and is buried at the Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1 in the Somme region of France approximately 30 KM north of Amiens.
His wife received a War Gratuity of £21.
Joseph’s name is included on the Presbyterian Roll of Honour.
He was killed in action on 24 March 1918 and is buried at the Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1 in the Somme region of France approximately 30 KM north of Amiens.
His wife received a War Gratuity of £21.
Joseph’s name is included on the Presbyterian Roll of Honour.
