Gilbert Bennion
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Gilbert Bennion (1 October 1898 – 27 January 2005[1]) was, at age 106, one of the last surviving Australian veterans of World War I.[2]
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Gilbert Bennion | |
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Born | October 1, 1898 Croydon, North Queensland |
Died | January 27, 2005 |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation(s) | Officer in the Citizens Military Force; Last stationmaster at Tweed Heads station |
Known for | He was the last remaining New South Wales Australian veteran of World War I when he died at the age of 106. |
Notable work | He was honored with the 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal in 2000 and the Centenary Medal in 2002. |
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