World War II Honoree

Howard Leewood Bennett

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Burlington, North Carolina

Honored By

Ms. Laura J. Bennett

Relationship

Daughter

ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AT AGE 17, SERVED 7 YEARS IN CHINA. DURING WWII, SERVED ON THE USS AUGUSTA AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. HE SERVED WHEN PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN WAS ABOARD HEADING FOR THE POTSDAM CONFERENCE. RETIRED AFTER 20 YEARS, THEN CALLED BACK FOR KOREAN CONFLICT. SERVED A TOTAL OF 26 YEARS IN THE NAVY (ONLY 2 YEARS SPENT ON SHORE DUTY).