Regimental number | 427 |
Place of birth | Geraldine, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Shearer |
Address | 80 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, New Zealand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, John Bennett, 80 Stanmore Road, Christchurch, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Two ships left from Melbourne carrying the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D: HMAT A62, 'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
Two ships left from Melbourne carrying the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D: HMAT A62, 'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Harbonnieres on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 9th August 1918 near HARBONNIERES this man displayed great courage and determination while acting as one of a party of stretcher bearers. He made repeated trips across NO MANS LAND under a heavy fire during the day carrying in not only his own men, but those of the 29th Battalion and units of the 2nd Australian Division. Their work was carried on throughout the day under most trying conditions, but he refused to cease until the wounded had all been cleared. His bravery was above all praise, and he set a wonderful example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |