Henry Bennett

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 07/02/2017 11:58:59

Hello,

I am trying to find out a bit more about my grandpa. I have tried before but hit a bit of a brick wall, however, I have found some more information which might shed some light. I have tried looking in the internet for more information but have found it difficult to find.

The new information I found was writings in his prayer book.

I have not managed to find any more information out from the internet so am turning to you for help. I would sincerely appreciate any help give!

My grandpa also told me that he and the group of people he was with were hit with shrapnel whist in a boat in Italy, however I was unable to find anything else on this.

I have attached his service record

- Name Henry george Bennett
- DoB 16 april 1922
- service number: chx106268
- consripted 23 october 1941
- good conduct badges 23/10/44, 1st, granted
-service for 1939 - 45 (defence and war medal)

There is also a list of names of divisions or ship commanding officer
-R.M.R.D ( 23 oct - 8 dec 1941) W E PETTEY
- HBL RM Divn ( 9 dec 1941 -26 nov 1943) F H PHILIP
- HBL2 RM MNBDO (27 nov 1943- 14 april 1944) C E E WILDER
-HBL RHTG (15 april 1944 - 27 sep 1944) c.a.c LUCAS
-CHATHAM DIVN (28 sep - 11 nov 44)

particulars on discharge

-date 27 november 1944
-cause PURMS

The other picture is my profile picture

Many thanks in advance for any help given,

Guy Bennett

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 07/02/2017 13:44:38

Hi Guy,
Welcome to the Commando Veterans Association Website and Forums.
This is just a quick note, as I have to be somewhere, so hopefully I'll get back to you with more...

Just looking at what you've described as his ships, divisions or ship's COs -

RMRD - Royal Marine Reserve Depot

HBL - Home Base Ledger

HBL - RHTG - I believe should be HBL RMTG - Royal Marine Training Group.

Nick