| Regimental number | 6035 |
| Place of birth | Adelong New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wagga Post Office, Wagga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Bennett, Albury PO, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry during the action near Bullecourt when he rendered most valuable services in leading a trench clearing party against the left flank. Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 10 October 1916. Taken on strength, 20 April 1917. Lance Corporal, 21 May 1917; Corporal, 29 August 1917; Temporary Sergeant, 2 May 1918; Corporal, 12 June 1918; Temporary Sergeant, 16 June 1918. Awarded the MM. Mortally wounded, 27 August 1918. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres (Plot VII, Row F, Grave No. 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 100 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the action near BULLECOURT on May 3rd, 1917. On reaching O.G.2 this man rendered most valuable services in leading a trench clearing party against the left flank. This party suffered severe casualties and it was only due to the energy and example of Private BENNETT that the enemy was held at this point until assistance arrived. Throughout the action this man proved himself to be a cool resourceful bomber and his presence exercised a marked influence upon those around him. On several occasions he brought up further supplies of bombs under heavy artillery and Machine Gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
