Archibald Douglas Bennett
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Parents: Frank and Louisa Bennett, of 24 Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield. His brother, Frank died of wounds on 15/03/1916 whilst serving with the Lincolnshire Regiment. Known to his fellow Australians as Andy.
Enlisted 20/09/1914 as Andrew Bennett. Next of Kin : father F Bennett of 28 Rosemary Street Mansfield. Aged 25.
Australian War Memorial information: Witness accounts of Archibald's death and burial: 31st July 1917 near Zillebeke B. Killed intantaneously by a shell. I helped to bury him in the cemetery at Renninghurst: informant was Gunner P O'Relley 2536: Sgt Major Street will tell you he is buried in Renninghurst Cemetery. I saw his cross, he had recently been batman to Major Riggall: informant was McGee H 1075
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