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Harold John BENNETT

Regimental number6475
Place of birthSassafras, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressKing Island, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 10.5"
Weight190 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr W Bennett, King Island, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under the Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date21 August 1916
Place of enlistmentHobart, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 30 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 December 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 2 December 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1920; discharged, 23 March 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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