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| Sergeant Benton | |
|---|---|
| Doctor Who character | |
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| First appearance | The Invasion (1968) |
| Last appearance | The Android Invasion (1975) |
| Portrayed by | John Levene Darren Plant (infant) |
| Shared universe appearances | Wartime (1988) |
| Duration | 1968, 1970–1975, 1988 |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Affiliation | |
| Home | Earth |
| Home era | 20th century |
Sergeant John Benton is a fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, played by John Levene. He was the senior NCO of the British contingent of UNIT, a fictional international organisation that defends Earth from alien threats, and is eventually promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1, holding the post of regimental sergeant major. He appeared semi-regularly on the programme from 1968 to 1975.