Frederick Ernest Bennett

Died

31 May 1941

Age

Rank

Sub-Divisional Inspector

Force

Metropolitan Police

Cause

War

Duty Status

On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Died from the injuries he sustained in extinguishing an incendiary bomb during an enemy air raid. Posthumously awarded the King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct in Civil Defence.

Roll of Honour Citation

Died from the injuries he sustained in extinguishing an incendiary bomb during an enemy air raid. Posthumously awarded the King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct in Civil Defence.

Circumstances

Died from the effects of wounds received on 11 May when extinguishing an explosive incendiary bomb while on duty during an enemy air raid at Ilford.

Died from the injuries he sustained in extinguishing an explosive incendiary bomb while on duty during an enemy air raid in Ilford three weeks earlier, on 11th May. Posthumously awarded the King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct in Civil Defence.