Regimental number | 164 |
Place of birth | Upholland, Lancashire, England |
School | Allenson St Council School, St Helen's, Lancashire, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 18 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Tailors cutter |
Address | 34 Fleet Lane, St Helens, Lancashire, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rose Bennett, 34 Fleet Lane, St Helens Lancashire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallant conduct and leadership at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 21 |
Place of burial | Serre Road Cemetery No. 2 (Plot X, Row B, Grave No. 8), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 82 |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |