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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles E. Bennett

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Jacksonville, Florida

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT; ENTERED THE ARMY MARCH 13, 1942 AND IN NOVEMBER, 1942, HE WAS COMMISSIONED IN THE INFANTRY AFTER ATTENDING OFFICERS CANDIDATE SCHOOL AT FORT BENNING. HE SERVED AS ASSISTANT INTELLIGENCE OFFICER IN IV CORPS FOR FOUR MONTHS. HE THEN JOINED THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION, WITH THE ANTI-TANK COMPANY. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, SILVER STAR MEDAL.