FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE
2nd Company, 1st Regiment
BENNETT - Charles January 4, 1923 - February 13, 2005 Charles Bennett passed away at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on February 13, 2005 at the age of 82 years.
Charles is survived by one niece in Calgary and numerous other nieces and nephews in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie in 1995 as well as his parents, James and Mary (Donald) Bennett and thirteen brothers and sister, all of whom had resided in Winnipeg and area.
Charles was born in Winnipeg, MB.
He served as a paratrooper in World War II with the First Special Services Force (Devils Brigade).
Later Charles and his wife Elsie (Schierman) settled in Calgary. He was retired from the Calgary School Board and was a member of the Legion.
Charles will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and his friends. Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Unit 36 at the Foothills Hospital; to the Colonel Belcher Foot and Wound Clinic for the wonderful care they provided; and to the nurses and aides at the Bethany Care Centre.
Graveside Services will be held at Union Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Calgary Humane Society, 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6.
Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602.
Published in The Calgary Herald on Feb. 26, 2005
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In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE
2nd Company, 1st Regiment
BENNETT - Charles January 4, 1923 - February 13, 2005 Charles Bennett passed away at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on February 13, 2005 at the age of 82 years.
Charles is survived by one niece in Calgary and numerous other nieces and nephews in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie in 1995 as well as his parents, James and Mary (Donald) Bennett and thirteen brothers and sister, all of whom had resided in Winnipeg and area.
Charles was born in Winnipeg, MB.
He served as a paratrooper in World War II with the First Special Services Force (Devils Brigade).
Later Charles and his wife Elsie (Schierman) settled in Calgary. He was retired from the Calgary School Board and was a member of the Legion.
Charles will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and his friends. Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Unit 36 at the Foothills Hospital; to the Colonel Belcher Foot and Wound Clinic for the wonderful care they provided; and to the nurses and aides at the Bethany Care Centre.
Graveside Services will be held at Union Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Calgary Humane Society, 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6.
Arrangements in care of PIERSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE. Telephone: 235-3602.
Published in The Calgary Herald on Feb. 26, 2005
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In July 2013, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
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