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Robert Burton Bennett
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 27/02/1887 |
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Place of birth: Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
General information
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Last known residence: Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
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Profession: Clerk |
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Religion: Church of England |
Army information
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Country: Australia |
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Force: Australian Imperial Force |
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Rank: Lieutenant |
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Service number: 563 |
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Enlistment date: 27/08/1914 |
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Enlistment place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Units: — Australian Infantry, 4th Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 04/10/1917 |
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Place of death: Anvil Wood, Molenaarselst, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 30 |
Cemetery
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Tyne Cot Cemetery Plot: XL Row: D Grave: 2 |
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| #5 | Sterfteplaats |
My story
Robert Burton Bennett, a former Clerk, was born on the 27th of February 1887 in Neutral Bay, New South Wales, Australia. He was the son of William Christopher and Sarah Jane Bennett.
He enlisted on the 27th of August 1914 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Robert Burton served as a lieutenant in the 4th battalion Australian Infantry, part of the 1st Brigade, of the 1st division.
During October 1917, the 4th Battalion of the Australian Infantry, part of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Division, played a pivotal role in the Battle of Broodseinde, a critical phase of the Third Battle of Ypres. The battalion's month began with preparations, as they moved from Steenvoorde to Chateau Segard on the 1st, before taking up positions in the front line near Westhoek, Anzac, and Broodseinde areas on the 2nd. They relieved the right subsector of the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade, with the Brigade Commander assuming control of the line.
On October 4th, the battalion moved forward to participate in the attack on the Broodseinde Ridge. At 06:00, the 4th Battalion, alongside the 1st Battalion, launched the assault, capturing the ridge by 09:00. Despite encountering some resistance, the battalion was able to consolidate its position throughout the day, reorganizing and preparing for potential counterattacks. By the evening, the 1st Battalion had established themselves in their new positions, ready to defend against any German counteroffensive.
Over the next several days, the battalion remained engaged in defensive work, including digging in and strengthening positions. On October 5th, after enduring continuous artillery fire, they were relieved by the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade. The 1st Battalion then moved back to Chateau Segard to reorganize and prepare for future engagements.
On the 9th, the battalion was relocated to Wippenhoek, where they spent several days refitting, training, and preparing for further action. Casualties during the Battle of Broodseinde were substantial, but the 1st and 4th Battalion's contribution was critical in securing key positions, ensuring the success of the operation and providing a foundation for subsequent advances in the campaign.
Robert Burton, aged 30, was Killed In Action on the 4th of October 1917. The lieutenant’s body was found underneath a shell hole near Anvil Wood, Molenaarselst at 28.J.4.b.70.70. His remains were exhumed and interred at The Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot XL, Row D, Grave 2.
He enlisted on the 27th of August 1914 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Robert Burton served as a lieutenant in the 4th battalion Australian Infantry, part of the 1st Brigade, of the 1st division.
During October 1917, the 4th Battalion of the Australian Infantry, part of the 1st Brigade of the 1st Division, played a pivotal role in the Battle of Broodseinde, a critical phase of the Third Battle of Ypres. The battalion's month began with preparations, as they moved from Steenvoorde to Chateau Segard on the 1st, before taking up positions in the front line near Westhoek, Anzac, and Broodseinde areas on the 2nd. They relieved the right subsector of the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade, with the Brigade Commander assuming control of the line.
On October 4th, the battalion moved forward to participate in the attack on the Broodseinde Ridge. At 06:00, the 4th Battalion, alongside the 1st Battalion, launched the assault, capturing the ridge by 09:00. Despite encountering some resistance, the battalion was able to consolidate its position throughout the day, reorganizing and preparing for potential counterattacks. By the evening, the 1st Battalion had established themselves in their new positions, ready to defend against any German counteroffensive.
Over the next several days, the battalion remained engaged in defensive work, including digging in and strengthening positions. On October 5th, after enduring continuous artillery fire, they were relieved by the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade. The 1st Battalion then moved back to Chateau Segard to reorganize and prepare for future engagements.
On the 9th, the battalion was relocated to Wippenhoek, where they spent several days refitting, training, and preparing for further action. Casualties during the Battle of Broodseinde were substantial, but the 1st and 4th Battalion's contribution was critical in securing key positions, ensuring the success of the operation and providing a foundation for subsequent advances in the campaign.
Robert Burton, aged 30, was Killed In Action on the 4th of October 1917. The lieutenant’s body was found underneath a shell hole near Anvil Wood, Molenaarselst at 28.J.4.b.70.70. His remains were exhumed and interred at The Tyne Cot Cemetery, Plot XL, Row D, Grave 2.
Sources 6
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4th Battalion https://www.4thbattalion.com.au/ Sources used |
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Ancestry : Military Records https://www.ancestry.com/search/categories/39/?searchOrigin=navigation_header Sources used |
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Common Wealth Wargraves Comission https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/ Sources used |
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National Archives Of Australia : RecordSearch https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ Sources used |
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The Long, Long Trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/order-of-battle-of-divisions/1st-australian-division/ Sources used |
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tMapper : WW1 Mapper https://www.tmapper.com/ Sources used |