The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Pte G Bennett

Private George BENNETT, 812, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Bromley, Kent, enlisted 2nd September 1914, Bromley, Kent, age 31, height 5ft 7 inches, weight 146lbs, resided at 37 Havelock Road, Bromley, Kent. Formerly removal hand.

Son of Mrs Elizabeth Bennett, 37 Havelock Road, Bromley, Kent.

Previously served in Royal Navy, discharged for desertion.

Home, 2nd September 1914 to 31st May 1915; BEF, 1st June 1915 to 5th July 1916; Home, 6th July 1916 to 9th March 1917.

4th September 1914, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 4th September 1914, posted 6th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; July 1916, wounded; 6th July 1916, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment;

9th March 1917, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to wounds. Silver War Badge issued

Pension of 12/6 a week conditional.

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