Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

6th Army Group, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"Major Bennett performed duties of senior press censor at American and French press camps, respectively, after having organized censorship of information for publication from various sources which included all public relations section releases, articles from car correspondents who often numbered up to 50, and all official information for publication submitted by 6th Army Group headquarters, Seventh Army and First French Army headquarters.

Particularly notable is the fact that Maj. Bennett contributed greatly to a better understanding by the American public of the 6th Army Group's part in the war, by his consistently correct decisions involving facts of the highest classifications. This action reflects great credit upon himself, his organization, and the United States Army."

Presented by Major General David G. Barr.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

6th Army Group, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"Having landed with the forces of the French Army, he followed them from the coast of Southern France to Lake Constance (Germany) and never hesitated to accompany war correspondents in their most dangerous missions. During the Colmar battle, he went several times to places of fierce fighting, showing a high moral value and great courage."

Presented by General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny