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William Bennett

Region: Southside

William Bennett

Identity

Birthdate
January 1st 1894
Birthplace
Union Level, Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Region
Southside

Family & Community

Father
Ben Bennett
Mother
Caroline Simmons
Church
Episcopal
Citizen
Yes
Registered Voter
No

Education

Education
Public School

Prewar

Occupation (Prewar)
Chauffeur
Employer (Prewar)
Mrs. Cogo
Residence (Prewar)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Previous Military
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Service

Branch
Regular Army
Role
Artillery
Rank
Private
Pre-deployment Station
Devon, Massachusetts
Promotions
Corporal
Engagements
Snake Hill, Beechers Woods, Argonne Forest, Château-Thierry
Casualty
Struck by shrapnel, Argonne Forest; shell shocked Argonne Forest

Postwar

Occupation (Postwar)
Farming
Residence (Postwar)
Union Level, Mecklenburg County, Virginia