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Frank William BENNETT

Regimental number2785
Place of birthRichmond, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLeading porter
AddressWindsor Street, Richmond, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Bennett, Windsor Street, Richmond, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Field Ambulance, C Section
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 31 May 1915
From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men.
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Promoted Corporal, 23 March 1917

Promoted Lance Sergeant, 5 January 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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