Raymond Arthur BENNETT

Regimental number24/370
AddressFeatherston Street East, Palmerston North
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, A Bennett, Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 10 October 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For conspicuous good and gallant conduct. especially at Messines on 7th June, 1917. He took command of a Company which had lost all its Officers, consolidated the position, and held it under heavy shellfire until relieved two days later.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 28 December 1917.

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/2nd NZRB