World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edwin Roland Bennett
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Latuan, Basilan Island, Philippine Islands
Honored By
Alexis Strong
Relationship
Brother-in-law
ACTIVE IN THE GUERILLA MOVEMENT UNDER GENERAL WENDEL FERTIG IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. SERVED AS GUIDE AND SCOUT FOR B COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 163RD INFANTRY, 41ST DIVISION ON THE LIBERATION OF BASILAN AND ITS SUBSEQUENT MOP UP.