| Regimental number | 8/3867 |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Next of kin | Father, W F Bennetto, Box 16, Waikaka via Otago |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Infantry component of the 10th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Willochra' and 'Tofua'. It is not possible to determine from the Nominal Roll on which ship an individual embarked. Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Messines Offensive - 7th to 9th June 1917. This N.C.O. is a most energetic and conscientious worker. During the attack on Messines on June 7th 1917, he assumed command of his platoon when his platoon commander was wounded and continually moved about among his men. He showed disregard for all danger and set a fine example to his men. Later he was made acting C.S.M. and carried out his new duties with confidence and ability. When severely wounded he would not allow himself to be moved until he had handed over all papers and records to the next senior Sergeant.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 17 |