Son of Percy H. & Ollie Belle (Coleman) Bennett of Pittsylvania, Virginia. Brother to Catherine, Alphonso, and Edward as well as 4 others whose names are unknown.
He was convicted of rape and attempted murder of an 11 year old girl in 1954. He was convicted at court martial a month later and sentenced to death. This sentence was approved by the Commanding General and the President of the United States.
He was executed by hanging at Fort Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks.
As of this writing he was the last person to be executed by the United States Military.
He was convicted of rape and attempted murder of an 11 year old girl in 1954. He was convicted at court martial a month later and sentenced to death. This sentence was approved by the Commanding General and the President of the United States.
He was executed by hanging at Fort Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks.
As of this writing he was the last person to be executed by the United States Military.
Son of Percy H. & Ollie Belle (Coleman) Bennett of Pittsylvania, Virginia. Brother to Catherine, Alphonso, and Edward as well as 4 others whose names are unknown.
He was convicted of rape and attempted murder of an 11 year old girl in 1954. He was convicted at court martial a month later and sentenced to death. This sentence was approved by the Commanding General and the President of the United States.
He was executed by hanging at Fort Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks.
As of this writing he was the last person to be executed by the United States Military.
He was convicted of rape and attempted murder of an 11 year old girl in 1954. He was convicted at court martial a month later and sentenced to death. This sentence was approved by the Commanding General and the President of the United States.
He was executed by hanging at Fort Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks.
As of this writing he was the last person to be executed by the United States Military.
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"Due to his DISHONORABLE service, which resulted in his execution, please do not ask edits to add his former rank or veteran status. Thank you.
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