Tuesday 8 May 2007

Private Harold Austin Bennett

Born on 7 August 1896 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Charles S. Bennett, Carleton Place, Ontario - brother of Sergeant George Charles Bennett, 38th Battalion - attestation form notes trade as laborer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7 inches, chest of 35.75 inches, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410451) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - struck off the strength of the battalion on 13 August 1916.

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