'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: 15 February 1919

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 16 October 1914
	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: 15 February 1919
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