At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Bennett volunteered to serve with the First Australian Imperial Force and was appointed second-in-command of the 6th Battalion, which was part of the 2nd (Victorian) Infantry Brigade.
Bennett volunteered to serve with the First Australian Imperial Force. This was at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Bennett was appointed second-in-command of the 6th Battalion. This was at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. The 6th Battalion was part of the 2nd (Victorian) Infantry Brigade.