Howard Benge

Howard Wilson Benge (26 July 1913 – 19 May 1986) was a New Zealand rower who won a bronze medal representing his country at the 1938 British Empire Games.

Howard Benge

Personal information
Birth name	Howard Wilson Benge
Born	26 July 1913
Died	19 May 1986 (aged 72)
Occupation	Builder[1]
Sport
Sport	Rowing
Club	Union Boat Club, Wanganui
Medal record Representing  New Zealand Men's rowing British Empire Games 1938 Sydney Eight

Biography

Born on 26 July 1913, Benge was the son of Annie Elizabeth Benge (née Wilson) and her husband, George Frederick Benge.[2]

He won the bronze medal at the 1938 British Empire Games as part of the men's eight.[3] He was a member of the Union Boat Club (UBC) in Wanganui; fellow UBC members in the eight were James Gould and Gus Jackson.[4]

Benge died on 19 May 1986, and was buried in Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui.[1]

References

1. "Cemetery view". Whanganui District Council. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
2. "Birth search: registration number 1913/20804". Births, deaths and marriages online. Department of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
3. "Howard Benge". New Zealand Olympic Committee. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
4. "Today's Rowing". The Evening Post. CXXV (33). 9 February 1938. p. 17. Retrieved 5 September 2016.