Edward A. Bennett

Edward A. Bennett, Jr.
Bennett's grave marker at Golden Gate National Cemetery
Born(1920-02-11)February 11, 1920
Middleport, Ohio, US
DiedMay 2, 1983(1983-05-02) (aged 63)
Paradise, Butte County, California, US
Place of burial
Golden Gate National Cemetery
San Bruno, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1944 – 1962
RankMajor
Unit1st Battalion, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart (4)

Edward Andrew Bennett, Jr. (February 11, 1920 – May 2, 1983) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

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