BENNETT, Henry

Known as: 
Wiggie
Rank: 
Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major
Unit / Base: 
45RM Commando
40 Commando RM
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
CH/X 512
Honours & Awards: 
Acting Company Sergeant Major Henry Bennett was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe whilst serving with 45RM Commando [1][2].
Post war remained in service and in 1954 was a Sergeant with 40 Commando RM [3]

Member of the Commando Association from Matlock, Derbyshire [4].

Sources
[1] London Gazette 37464, page 910.
[2] National Archives file WO373/47/101.
[3] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Mj.J.C. Beadle MBE, MC, RM.
[4] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 82 (March 1986).
 

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