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Harold BENNETTS

Regimental number9
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressSubiaco, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Thomas Henry Bennetts, 58 Gloster Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Divisional Cyclist Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number12/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 18 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

MSM


Recommendation date: 30 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent good work and untiring energy in the execution of his duties during the period 25th February to 17th September, 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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