Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Artillery (Callender)

Awarded on:

January 24th, 1946

Recommendation:
"Sergeant Bennett has been in charge of a Counter Mortar Radar detachment and throughout the campaign has set an example to his men worthy of the highest praise. His detachment was invariably deployed in close proximity to the enemy and on many occasions he displayed a courage and coolness which were an example and inspiration to his men. On 21 Feb 45, they were deployed in close proximity to the enemy north of Goch, close to a road which was the main axis of advance. The enemy commenced very heavy shelling and mortaring of this road and finally when a Nebelwerfer opened fire, traffic on the road was forced to stop. The Nebelwerfer projectiles were falling close around Sgt Bennett's position but he refused to allow the work of his detachment to be interfered with and largely by his coolness and example the Nebelwerfer was accurately located and destroyed by artillery. Traffic was then resumed and a serious holdup averted largely by this NCO's exemplary conduct and coolness. This example of Sgt Bennett's devotion to duty is not an isolated one but is typical of his leadership throughout the campaign."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)