Donald V. Bennett
Donald V. Bennett | |
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General Donald V. Bennett | |
| Born | 9 May 1915 Lakeside, Ohio, US |
| Died | 28 November 2005 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1940–1974 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | U.S. Army Pacific Command U.S. Forces Korea Defense Intelligence Agency United States Military Academy 62nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
Donald Vivian Bennett (9 May 1915 – 28 November 2005) retired as a four-star general from the United States Army in 1974. He attended Michigan State University for two years, but then left to attend, and graduate from, the United States Military Academy in 1940. Bennett then served overseas in World War II in North Africa, Sicily, and in the invasion of the European continent. Bennett received the Distinguished Service Cross as well as two Purple Hearts for his service. He was born in Lakeside, Ohio and retired to Asheville, North Carolina. He entered military service from Ohio.