Frederick George Benson

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

270469

Unit at enlistment:

215th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Greater London

Birth city:

London

Address at enlistment:

186 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

186 Grand River Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Labourer

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX November 29, 1945

Frederick George Benson

The death took place suddenly Tuesday, in Brantford of Frederick George Benson, 119 Spring Street, in his forty-ninth year. Mr. Benson was born in England and came to Canada in 1905 and has resided in Brantford since. He was employed at the Harding Carpets Limited. Left to mourn his loss are his father, Henry, Brantford, a sister, Mrs. F. Ball, Brantford, and three brothers, Harold, Brantford, Sidney and Percy, both of Toronto. Mr. Benson is resting at Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home, where the service will be conducted Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX December 1, 1945

Frederick Benson

The funeral of Frederick George Benson, 119 Spring Street, was conducted Friday afternoon from Thorpe Bros.’ Funeral Home. Rev. F.R. Hendershot, Minister of Wesley United Church had charge of the services at the Funeral Home and the graveside. The pallbearers were G. Dean, C. Hammond, G. Woodard, L. Landry, F. Ball and Ross Milner. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery.