World War II Honoree

Charles J. Bennett, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lancaster, California

Honored By

Ms. Martha V. Bennett

Relationship

Wife

Served with the Coast Artillery for 42 months in the South Pacific as a Convoy commander in quartermaster truck company. Section leader. Supervised 40 men loading and unloading ammunition, supplies and equipment rations from supply depot to troops on front line. Drove tractor to transport artillery pieces and placing them in position for firing crews.