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Medal of Honor recipient Thomas W. Bennett (April 7, 1947- February 11, 1969) was a conscientious objector who received America’s highest honor for his heroism as an army medic in Vietnam.
Thomas William Bennett. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Bennett distinguished himself while serving as a platoon medical aidman with the 2d Platoon, Company B, during a reconnaissance-in-force mission.
Thomas William Bennett (7 April 1947 - 11 February 1969) was a U.S. Army Corporal, and medic, who was the second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. (Desmond Doss, a medic in World War II, was the first.)
United States Army Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, a Morgantown native, was a Conscientious Objector, but he willingly served his country as a medic in the Vietnam War. Bennett was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his gallantry in action, only the second known Conscientious Objector to receive the Medal.
Thomas William Bennett was a US Army medic and the second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, Thomas was sociable and deeply religious. He was raised Southern Baptist, but while a student at West Virginia University, he formed the Campus Ecumenical Council during his freshman year.
Medal of Honor recipient Thomas W. Bennett (April 7, 1947- February 11, 1969) was a conscientious objector who received America’s highest honor for his heroism as an army medic in Vietnam. Born in Morgantown, Bennett was active in high school clubs, ecumenical church work, and the Boy Scouts.
Thomas William Bennett was a US Army medic and the second conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, Thomas was sociable and deeply religious.
