| Regimental number | 5051 |
| Place of birth | Riana, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Riana, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Bennett, Riana, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct, resourcefulness, and a fine devotion to duty on night of 24th/25th April 1918, during the counter-attack near VILLERS-BRETONNEUX. The team of one of our Lewis guns had become casualties and Private BENNETT, acting at that time as a Company Runner, took charge of the gun, organised a new team, and was of great assistance to his Company during the remainder of the advance. His fine disregard of danger and gallant example under exceptionally difficult conditions were a great help to those under his temporary command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Died as a result of accident. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 35 |
| Place of burial | Wivenhoe Cemetery, Tasmania |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
