BENNETT James: The Relatives of Frederick Lionel WALTER

Generation: 1

1. BENNETT James (son of BENNETT Harold Frederick George, DFM and HARDY Eileen Patricia).

Generation: 2

BENNETT Harold Frederick George, DFM was born 1 Nov 1915, Natimuk VIC (son of BENNETT Francis Norman Stuart and ROBERTSON Edith Ethel); died 12 Feb 2013; was buried 19 Feb 2013, Bunurong Memorial Park, Bangholme VIC.

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Military: England and over occupied Europe.; Served during WWII with Bomber Command, RAF as Service No. 570107, Flight Sergeant (Flight Engineer), 100 Squadron, RAF.
Military Award: 19 Oct 1943, over Mannheim and Ludwigshafen in Germany; Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM); : 27y

Notes:

Military Award:
Supplement to The London Gazette, Pages 4618 and 4619, 19 Oct 1943

Distinguished Flying Cross.
Warrant Officer Ronald James CLARK (1043314), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 100 Squadron.

Distinguished Flying Medal.
570107 Sergeant Harold BENNETT, Royal Air Force, No. 100 Squadron.

Warrant Officer Clark and Sergeant Bennett were captain and flight engineer of an aircraft detailed to attack Mannheim and Ludwigshafen one night in September, 1943. Whilst over the target area, the bomber was illuminated by the search-lights and subjected to heavy fire from the ground defences. In spite of this, Warrant Officer Clark executed a successful bombing run. The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, however, and one shell, which passed through the structure almost severed an aileron control rod. The bomber immediately went into a steep dive. As Warrant Officer Clark, assisted by the flight engineer, battled to pull the aircraft out of the dive, the aileron control snapped. An enemy fighter then came in to attack, causing further damage by its cannon fire. Despite this, control was regained, the fighter evaded and ultimately, Warrant Officer Clark flew the crippled bomber to base. In the face of a perilous situation, these airmen displayed great gallantry, skill and resource, setting an example worthy of great praise.

Buried:
Genesis Gardens, Garden Area 47, Bed 94, Position 025

Harold married HARDY Eileen Patricia 1937, Lincoln LIN. Eileen was born 14 May 1919, Lincoln LIN; died 21 Aug 2007; was buried Aug 2007, Bunurong Memorial Park, Bangholme VIC. [Group Sheet]

HARDY Eileen Patricia was born 14 May 1919, Lincoln LIN; died 21 Aug 2007; was buried Aug 2007, Bunurong Memorial Park, Bangholme VIC.

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Cremated: 27 Aug 2007, Bunurong Memorial Park, Bangholme VIC

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Cremated:
Genesis Gardens, Garden Area 47, Bed 94, Position 025

Children:

BENNETT Anne S. was born Between Oct 1937 and Dec 1937, Lincoln LIN.
BENNETT Sandra
1. BENNETT James

Generation: 3

BENNETT Francis Norman Stuart was born 4 Oct 1876, Kewell VIC (son of BENNETT William and RAE Mary Annie); died 15 Mar 1954, Balwyn VIC.

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_UID: 6DBD83ADC7E94272B60607340EC4FF8208CF
Cremated: 16 Mar 1954, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

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Cremated:
Melaleuca, Garden M12, Bed 4, Rose 26

Francis married ROBERTSON Edith Ethel 7 Aug 1909, Melbourne VIC. Edith was born 19 May 1890; died 11 Mar 1982, Heidelberg VIC. [Group Sheet]

ROBERTSON Edith Ethel was born 19 May 1890; died 11 Mar 1982, Heidelberg VIC.

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Name: Edith Ethel BENNETT
_UID: 031CB52CF6F74F048A7649AC55C95CDA8932
Cremated: 15 Mar 1982, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

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Cremated:
Melaleuca, Garden M12, Bed 4, Rose 26

Children:

BENNETT Laurie Stuart Yates was born 17 Jun 1910, Prahran VIC; died 13 Aug 1991, Repatriation and General Hospital, Heidelberg VIC.
2. BENNETT Harold Frederick George, DFM was born 1 Nov 1915, Natimuk VIC; died 12 Feb 2013; was buried 19 Feb 2013, Bunurong Memorial Park, Bangholme VIC.
BENNETT Ruby Mary was born 1918, Natimuk VIC; died 24 Aug 1991.
BENNETT Keith William
BENNETT Marjorie Audrey
BENNETT Athol

Generation: 4

BENNETT William was born 5 May 1843, Melbourne VIC (son of BENNETT Francis and HERD Mary); died 28 Jan 1918, Melbourne VIC; was buried Cal Feb 1918, Dimboola Cemetery, Dimboola VIC.

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_UID: 48CFE2BB4439474EAA5CE5F73155D74E5367
Baptism: 1843, St. James' Old Cathedral, Melbourne VIC

William married RAE Mary Annie 19 Apr 1871, Camperdown VIC. Mary was born 19 Apr 1850, Shotts LKN; died 7 Nov 1921, Port Fairy VIC. [Group Sheet]

RAE Mary Annie was born 19 Apr 1850, Shotts LKN; died 7 Nov 1921, Port Fairy VIC.

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Name: Mary Annie BENNETT
_UID: F03F2BDFC9484C5E83B52FFC815761039307

Children:

BENNETT Rachel Maude was born 3 Oct 1873, Horsham VIC; died 16 Aug 1960, Bromley KEN.
4. BENNETT Francis Norman Stuart was born 4 Oct 1876, Kewell VIC; died 15 Mar 1954, Balwyn VIC.
BENNETT Albert Victor was born 6 Apr 1878, Kewell VIC; died 14 Jun 1879, Kewell VIC.
BENNETT Ernest William was born 21 May 1880, Dimboola VIC; died 23 Oct 1947, East Brunswick VIC; was buried , Melbourne VIC.
BENNETT Arthur Campbell was born 19 Jun 1882, Dimboola VIC; died 1 Dec 1962, Black Rock VIC; was buried Dec 1962, Dimboola Cemetery, Dimboola VIC.
BENNETT Stella Mary was born 16 Apr 1884, Dimboola VIC; died 17 Sep 1953, Hastings SSX.
BENNETT Bessie Muriel was born 21 Apr 1886, Dimboola VIC; died 2 May 1919, Prahran VIC; was buried , Melbourne VIC.
BENNETT Eileen Annie was born 21 Apr 1889, Dimboola VIC; died 7 Dec 1889, Dimboola VIC; was buried Dec 1889, Dimboola Cemetery, Dimboola VIC.
BENNETT Cedric Rae was born 21 Sep 1891, Dimboola VIC; died 25 Jun 1962, 'Elmhurst', Dimboola VIC; was buried Jun 1962, Dimboola Cemetery, Dimboola VIC.