Donald V. Bennett

War Hero

Birthday May 9, 1915

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Ohio

DEATH DATE Nov 28, 2005 (90)

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About

Four-star general who was a hero during the World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy.

Before Fame

He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1940 and immediately went to fight in Europe.

Trivia

He withstood withering enemy fire and rallied his troops on the beaches of Normandy, leading the push to safer ground.

Family Life

He grew up in Lakeside, Ohio.

Associated With

He and Anthony McAuliffe were fellow heroes of the European campaign during World War II.