Basic Details Surname Benson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 22 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action