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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard F. Bennett

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Mr. Richard J. Bennett

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WHILE SERVING ABOARD THE USS ALBERT W. GRANT DURING THE BATTLES OF SURIGAO STRAIT AND LEYTE GULF, CHIEF PETTY OFFICER RICHARD F. BENNETT WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING HEROISM. WHILE UNDER ENEMY ATTACK, HE COMBATED FLAMES FROM EXPLODING AMMUNITION RACKS, ORGANIZED EMERGENCY REPAIR CREWS AND ASSISTED IN REPAIRS.