William Bennett

Born January 1st 1894 in Union Level, Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Family

Ben Bennett
(Father)

Caroline Simmons
(Mother)

Public Life
Citizen?

Yes

Voter?

No

Religious Denomination

Episcopal

Education

Public School

Military Service
Previous Military Service

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Section

Artillery

Rank

Private

Branch

Regular Army

Stationed before Deployment

Devon, Massachusetts

Promotions

Corporal

Engagements

Snake Hill, Beechers Woods, Argonne Forest, Château-Thierry

Casualty

Struck by shrapnel, Argonne Forest; shell shocked Argonne Forest

Civilian Life
Prewar Occupation

Chauffeur

Employer

Mrs. Cogo

Prewar Residence

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Postwar Residence

Union Level, Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Postwar Occupation

Farming

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