Pvt. J. B. Bennett was born in Navarro County, February 8, 1896, and was educated in the rural schools of that county.  Entered the service of the U. S. Army on September 20, 1917, and was assigned to Company B, 138th Infantry, 35th Division.  Went overseas in May, 1918.  Participated in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne drives.  After returning home received his discharge on May 15, 1919.  His home is in Corsicana, Texas.
History of Texas World War Heroes - World War 1

Notes:

• Military Marker Photo and Common Marker with Kate at the Pattison Cemetery, Emhouse, Navarro Co., TX
• Husband of Kattie Lou (Lyons) Bennett; Son of Joseph Bunyan Bennett & Julia Elizabeth (Jackson) Bennett