John W. Bennett served 3 years with the 6th. V.B. Manchester Regiment and 3 years with the 91st. Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders.

John W. Bennett enlisted August 2nd 1915 in the 33rd Battalion C.E.F. at London, Ontario, arriving in England March 26th, 1916. Arrived in France April 9th, 1918, transferred to 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. Wounded August 8th, gunshot wound in the right thigh at Battle of Amiens. Was treated at various hospitals in England and was sent to Canada in Hospital ship Araguaya, arriving at Portland Maine U.S.A. April 26th, 1919. Admitted to Wolsey Barracks Hospital, London, Ontario April 28th for treatment.

Discharged as medically unfit for further service June 1919.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

IODE, Chatham Daily Planet (20-03-1918)

Height	5' 7''
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	39
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Blonde
Race	White
Birthplace	Manchester, England.
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Chatham Packing House.
Average Earnings	$21.00 per week.
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	April 19th, 1900, Oldham, England.
When Enlisted	August 2nd, 1915
Where Enlisted	London, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$30.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Hanna Bennett, Chatham, Ontario. Children- Florie Bennett, Alfred Bennett, Gladdys Bennett, Edward Bennett, Hildred Bennett.

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