Bennett | Alfred Charles | | Major | BENNETT, ALFRED CHARLES, Lieutenant Colonel, the son of St John Bennett, Barrister-at-Law, of Colewood Park, Sussex, and of 31, Cambridge Square, London. He was educated privately, and joined the Army on 19 July 1876. He served in South Africa, 1899-1902; was mentioned in Despatches; received both Medals and one clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Alfred Charles Bennett, Major and Honourable Lieutenant Colonel, West Yorkshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was Commandant of Boer Prisoners of War at Simon's Town; Commandant of Kimberley for part of the time the battalion was there, and Officer Commanding troops at Worcester, Cape Colony. He subsequently retired, and joined the Reserve of Officers. Directly war broke out in 1914 he applied for employment, and was appointed Recruiting Officer at Southend, which post he held until his death. He died 16 January 1915, at Ardleigh Park, Colchester. He had married, in 1886, Emma Charlotte, daughter of Lieutenant F Vere-Hopegood, of Hadley (late of the 70th Regiment), and widow of Lieutenant Wilmot Lambert, Rifle Brigade, of Banstead, Surrey.
QSA (1) CC (Lt Col W Yorks Regt), KSA (2) (Lt Col DSO).
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Prince of Wales's Own) West Yorkshire Regiment |