World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William George Bennett
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Searsboro, Iowa
Honored By
Children
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS ABOARD THE ESCORT CARRIER USS SAVO ISLAND SERVING IN THE PACIFIC, SAW NEARLY EVERY MAJOR ASSAULT ACTION FROM THE PALAU ISLANDS TO OKINAWA INCLUDING THREE INITIAL LANDINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND THE HISTORIC BATTLE FOR LEYTE GULF.