
| Regimental number | 16/389 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Taihape |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | H D Bennett, PO Box 20, Taihape |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Gallant conduct on Aug 8th 1915 at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli, whilst Private in Machine Gun Section. The M.G. Officer and N.C.O. were killed and wounded. Pte Bennett continued working the machine gun under heavy fire until it was withdrawn. Throughout the Chunuk Bair battle, he handled his gun with the greatest coolness and courge.'
Source: 'London Gzette' Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |
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