Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Howard Bennett (ASN: 0-16204), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Division:
II Philippine CorpsAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Howard Bennett (ASN: 0-16204), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with Headquarters, II Philippine Corps, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bennett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
31st Infantry RegimentDivision:
II Philippine CorpsAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Howard Bennett (ASN: 0-16204), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 31st Infantry Regiment, II Philippine Corps, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Bennett, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.