William Rakeipoho BENNETT

Regimental number16/389
ReligionChurch of England
AddressTaihape
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 9"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinH D Bennett, PO Box 20, Taihape
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
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 Pte Bennett continued working the machine gun under heavy fire until it was withdrawn.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: 11 October 1916

Discharge date18 January 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori
Date of death18 August 1974 Rotorua
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805