Private LESLIE BENNETT
1800958, 259 Coy. Pioneer Corps
Who died age 22
On 24 September 1943
Son of James Gilliat Bennett and Ethel Bennett, of Widnes, Lancashire.
Remembered with honour
CATANIA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY
Born in the early part of 1921 it is believed that Leslie's father James originated from Widnes spending his early years living at 32 Fredrick St, whilst his Mother Ethel (nee Marsh) originated from the Bolton Area. Leslie's parents married in 1920, with Leslie arriving a year later.
Private Leslie Bennett's service number indicates that he started his military service with the Royal Artillery (Field, Coastal & Anti-Aircraft), before joining the Pioneer Corps sometime prior to 1943, serving with 259 Company.
The Royal Pioneer Corps was raised on 17 October 1939 as the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. It was renamed the Pioneer Corps on 22 November 1940
Son of Michael and Agnes Fitzgerald; husband of Kathleen Fitzgerald, of Brackenstown, Co. Dublin, Irish Republic. B.A., LL.B., Solicitor.
