| Regimental number | 6/1017 |
| Address | Nelson |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, John Bennett, Murchison, Buller |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 23rd October, 1918. After being wounded he continued to lead his platoon in face of heavy shelling and machine gun fire. About two hours later he was again wounded, and although his left arm was useless he refused to leave until he had led his platoon through Beaudignies and captured the bridgehead. To his courage and determination is chiefly due the success of the operations and he set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body |