Historical information

Harold Bennett No 6959 enlisted in the 23rd reinforcements 5th Batt AIF on 16.9.1916 age 24 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, hospital 21.2.1917 with Bronchitis, embarked for France 25.8.1917, transfer to the 38th Batt 2.9.1917, WIA 4.10.1917 shell wound abrasions to the back, WIA 9.6.18 GSW right ankle, discharged from the AIF 1.7.1919.

Physical description

Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re H BENNETT
1. War Medal 1914-19
2. Victory Medal

Inscriptions & markings

“6959 PTE H BENNETT 38TH BN AIF”