Korean War
| Service # | 15409251 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 21 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Bennett was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Bennett was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On February 21, 1951, he was Killed in Action when his vehicle ran over an enemy landmine in South Korea.