Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Trooper

Unit:

53rd Reconnaissance Regiment, British Army

Awarded on:

July 12th, 1945

"During the advance to Ochtrup on 2nd April 1945, the leading Armoured Car Troop was held up by two S.P. Guns. The Assault Troop was ordered up and the section of this troop in which Trooper Bennett was serving advance to the right of the road. heavy mortar and shell fire came down on this Troop and the section also came under spandau fire from a house about 100 yards away to the right. Trooper Bennett and another soldier, on their own initiative, ran across the open to this house and were under fire while doing so. The Troop with the remainder of Trooper Bennett’s section was then forced to withdraw. After 3 hours had elapsed, Trooper Bennett and the other soldier rejoined their Troop bringing with them 16 prisoners."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)