Ferdinand Benjamin Heinze DCM (SN 1939) born in Melbourne, was a 24 year old watchmaker when he enlisted in Melbourne on June 16th 1915. He embarked aboard the Anchises on August 26th to serve with the 23rd Infantry Battalion. By August 1918 he had risen to the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. During the advance he directed his men through the enemy wire and led them with great dash, himself killing several of the enemy. During consolidation, under heavy enemy opposition, he placed his Lewis guns in "No Man's Land" so that a good field of fire could be obtained. Next day he led a small party forward under heavy machine gun fire, and seized an enemy post 200 yards ahead of the line, capturing six prisoners. He then crawled forward another 50 yards, and made a valuable reconnaissance. He showed fine courage and leadership and did excellent service.' He returned to Australia aboard the Trasos Montes, disembarked at Melbourne on May 22nd 1919 and was discharged on July 15th.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Benjamin F. Heinze.