| Accession Number | H13919 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of 2895 Acting Corporal (Cpl) Granville Bennett, 31st Battalion, of North Sydney, NSW. A ...
Description
Portrait of 2895 Acting Corporal (Cpl) Granville Bennett, 31st Battalion, of North Sydney, NSW. A warehouseman prior to enlistment Pte Bennett embarked with the 5th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Anchises on 14 March 1916. After being appointed Acting Sergeant (Sgt) he reverted to the rank of Private (Pte) after transferring to the 8th Machine Gun Company and, on 16 October 1917, died of wounds received in action at Passchendaele. He was aged 17 and is buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.