Tuesday 8 May 2007

Sergeant George Charles Bennett

Born on 28 August 1895 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Chas. S. Bennett, Carleton Place, Ontario - brother of Private Harold Austin Bennett, 38th Battalion - attestation form notes trade as telegraph operator, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 7.5 inches, chest of 36.5 inches, ruddy complexion, gray eyes, blonde hair, Wesleyan.

Joined the 38th Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 27 February 1915 (number 410239) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 or 19 November 1916 - invalided to England on 1 December 1916.

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