Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John E. Bennett

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Ms. Dorothy Bennett

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE 3-1942. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS) 9-9-42 to 12-5-42. COMMISSIONED 2ND LIEUTENANT, ASSIGNED 32ND DIVISION, SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER 3-20-44. PROMOTED CAPTAIN 3RD BATTALION, 127TH INFANTRY. PARTICIPATED IN AITAPE/HOLLANDIA NEW GUINEA OPERATIONS, LUZON AND LEYTE CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.