BENNETT, Maurice, W.J.
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Known as:
Bill
Rank:
Gunner
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
849443
Honours & Awards:
Born:
April 1920
Gunner Maurice Bennett, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during his successful escape from captivity on 7 July 1944 having been taken prisoner of war at Amfreville, Normandy, on 27 June 1944 [1][1a][1b].
Bennett had been with No.3 Commando during operations at Dieppe and Agnone and was described by his Commanding Officer Lt Col. Peter Young as a 'tough, stout hearted and resourceful Gunner' [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36961, page 1187.
[1a] Escape and Evasion Report - National Archives file WO373/63/51.
[1b] Escape/Evasion Reports / National Archives files WO208/3348/38.
[2] Storm from the Sea, p184, author Peter Young.
[Image] From 'No.3 Commando 3 Troop with names' image in No.3 Cdo. gallery.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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