Other Information:Benjamin went to the Army School of Music Kneller Hall in 1905 and gained competency in the viola and euphonium. He then served with the 2nd Bn. Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. The 1911 census records him as being based at Tempe, Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa as a musician. Benjamin was embodied into the R.A.M.C. (T.F.) - 6th London Divisional Field Ambulance and is listed on their Nominal Roll of Unit on 28th August 1914. He entered the war in France with the unit on 15th March 1915, and served with their "A" Section. After the war Benjamin became a bandsman with The First Surreys 1/21st London Regiment. [Photograph and information courtesy of Benjamin's family]
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