A Facebook link was sent to me by fellow 13th Intake MOBI Terry Gunton, regarding the passing of one of our own...
"Royal Australian Navy Writers Association · · Many thanks to George Kitchener who reached (out to) let us know that ex Warrant Officer Writer Denis Benfield passed away earlier this week. Denis is survived by his wife, Denise.
Funeral details to follow. On behalf of the President and RAN Writers Association we extend our condolences to Denise and family.
RIP Denis."
Denis began his Naval career as a Member of the 13th MOBI Intake of July '62, but transferred to JRs shortly thereafter, to finally end his successful Naval career as a WO Writer...
For the short time he was part of our 13th MOBI Intake, he was well liked by all and from memory, a bit of a stirrer...
I caught up with Denis once, after he left the Navy, when he was back on his 'home turf' in Grafton, where he was the General Manager of the local bowling club.
The Benfield family is well known in Grafton as market gardeners and nurserymen specialising in roses...
VALE Denis, rest on your oars, Matey, your journey is done... R.I.P. 
"Rick Pengilly
