Thomas Leslie Benjamin
born 18.11.1924 Clifton Hill,Victoria
enlisted 6.12.1942 Clifton Hill,Victoria
HMAS Cerberus (Ordinary Seaman,RAN PM5501)
HMAS Assault 9.3.1943
Able Seaman 16.12.1943
Naval Beach Commandos 2.5.1944
HMAS Kuranda 6.8.1944
Naval Beach Commando A 18.8.1944
HMAS Kuranda 11.9.1944
HMAS Madang - Naval Beach Commando A,Borneo
returned to Australia 15.10.1945
Good Conduct Badge 16.12.1945
discharged 22.3.1946 (HMAS Cerberus)
photo courtesy of John Kennett
