Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Richard James Bennell
In memory of:
Wing Commander Richard James Bennell
March 9, 1944
Military Service
C/1376
31
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
418 Sqdn.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Additional Information
Son of James Charles and Bessie Bennell, of Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Commemorated on Page 247 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LESSAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Manche, France
Row A. Grave 3.
The village and commune of Lessay, on the west coast of the Cherbourg peninsula, is 36 kilometres north-west of St. Lo. The communal cemetery is south of the village on the D.2 road to Coutances. There are 5 Commonwealth burials of the 1939-1945 war here, near the north wall, on the right of the main path from the entrance.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of RICHARD JAMES BENNELL – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Grave Marker – Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Geoffrey Carver
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