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George BENNETT

Regimental number1517
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
SchoolSt Augustine's Christian Brothers (Catholic) School, Geelong, Vic.
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Bennett, 49 Chapman Street, North Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 20 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Date of death20 May 1915
Age at death20.11
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialLone Pine Cemetery (Plot II, Row D, Grave No. 15), Gallipoli
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Mary BENNETT. Native of South Yarra, Victoria
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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