| Surname: | Bennett |
| Initials: | B |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 181 |
| Notes: | MFP. 17/11/1877 he enlisted 45 Brigade later East Kent Regiment, No. 1235, age 19 years, occupation Servant, born Eversham, Worcestershire, NOK father Edwin living at Everhsam. 30/6/1881 promoted Cpl., 28/12/1881 reduced to Pte. drunk on guard. 1/4/1886 to MFP, 12/11/1894 promoted Sgt, 19/11/1898 discharged after completion of 2nd period of engagement. Served home 20/11/1877 to 30/7/7/1978, South Africa 31/7/1878 to 20/10/1879, Straits Settlements 27/10/1879 to 6/2/1882, China 7/2/1882 to 22/2/1885, Malta 23/2/1885 to 6/10/1885, Home 7/10/1885 to 19/11/1898 to discharge. Benjamin Bennett. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | South Africa Medal 1877-79 (London Gazette: WO 100/46 Page: 79 Dec. 7, 1880) |
| Citation: | Clasp: 1879. Awarded as Pte. East Kent Regiment, No. 45/1235. |