Robert (Hunter) BENNETT

BENNETT, Robert

    Service Number: VX33218
    Enlisted: 20 June 1940
    Last Rank: Sergeant
    Last Unit: 2nd later 2nd/2nd Heavy (later Composite) Anti Aircraft Regiment
    Born: North Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, 20 October 1919
    Home Town: Williamstown (Vic), Hobsons Bay, Victoria
    Schooling: Not yet discovered
    Occupation: Machine Operator/ Wool & Cotton
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    World War 2 Service

    20 Jun 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, VX33218
    18 Sep 1940: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Gunner, Anti Aircraft Training Regiment/s / units, Transferred to AA Training Regiment Williamstown Victoria for duty.
    27 Nov 1940: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Gunner, 2/2 Composite Anti Aircraft Regiment, Transferred to Puckapunyal for duty.
    17 Mar 1941: Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Gunner, VX33218, 2/2 Composite Anti Aircraft Regiment, Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre, Till 17th February 1942
    17 Jun 1942: Embarked Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Gunner, VX33218, 2/2 Composite Anti Aircraft Regiment, 2/6th Australian Heavy Battery for duty New Guinea till 14th August 1943
    14 Aug 1943: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU)
    30 Apr 1944: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU)
    15 Oct 1944: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU)
    30 Jan 1945: Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, VX33218, Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU), New Britain, Transfer to Cape Hoskins New Britain for duty with Unit
    4 Oct 1945: Embarked Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, VX33218, Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU), RTA for discharge ( Long Service 6yr personnel) to Brisbane.
    13 Oct 1945: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, VX33218, 2nd later 2nd/2nd Heavy (later Composite) Anti Aircraft Regiment

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    Biography contributed by Pam Hamilton

    Robert Hunter Bennett late of Williamstown and Launching Place Victoria.

    Member of the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club ( Honour Roll 1939-45).

    Served with 2/2 Anti Aircraft Regiment Middle East 1941-42 and the Australian New Guinea Administration Unit from 1942-45

    Awards 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal & ASM 1939-45.

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