| Regimental number | 217 |
| Place of birth | Boisdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8.4" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Bennett, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of defective teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sale, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 12 October 1917 (contusion, back). Wounded in action (second occasion), 10 August 1918 (gassed). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BENNETT Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
