Regimental number | 20199 |
Place of birth | Wangaratta Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | King Street, Unley Park, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, H P Sennett, King Street, Unley Park, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 32 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 20th September, 1917, at YPRES, Gunner SENNETT showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operation this man acted as Linesman, and throughout the battle displayed great tenacity of purpose and exceptional coolness while under heavy shell fire, the lines being very difficult to maintain, constant breaks occurring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: RAAF 26013. |