James BENNETT

Regimental number10/1183
Date of birth21 June 1890
Place of birthWestport
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBushman
Address67 Taupo Quay, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.6
Height5' 8"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinMrs W Sherlock, Orowaiti Road, Westport
Previous military serviceWestport Garrison Artillery (3.5 years, time expired)
Enlistment date26 October 1914
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 14 December 1914
Final rankDriver
Final unitDivisional Train, New Zealand Army Service Corps
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 8 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HMNZT 'Matatua', 8 January 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 23 February 1919; discharged (on account of illness contracted on active service), 25 August 1919.

Total war service: 4 years 310 days (of which 4 years 69 days were abroad).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Second
Date of death30 April 1939 (Wesport)