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Patrick Alan Bensley
Patrick Alan Bensley (13 Sep 1932 - 15 March 2017) was an Australian carpenter and dog handler who went to Antarctica three times with the Australian Antarctic Division. He was stationed at Mawson (1965), Casey (1971) and is the recipient of the Australian Antarctic Service Medallion.

Family
Patrick was born on 13 September 1932, the x of y children and elder son(?) of JJ, a occupation, and yy (née zz) Bensley of NSW, near NSW. There was a strong sporting tradition in the family, Patrick's uncle having played cricket with Sir Donald Bradman Patrick's strength proved to be hockey in which he represented both New South Wales and Western Australia.