THE WALL OF FACES

I knew Cliff in the 1st grade at New Cassel Elementary School in 1953-54 and spent 12 years growing up together in Westbury---both graduating in June 1965. Cliff's nick name was "Duck", not sure how he got that name but I do remember him well on the athletic field. Cliff was short in stature but strong, determined, and very competitive. He also was well respected by our class and just a good person to be around. I also served in the same area (just south of DaNang in Quang Nam Province) as Lance Corporal Bennett but it was 2-3 years after Cliff was killed in action. I know that his unit was on patrol and was ambushed in some very difficult terrain. But I regard Cliff as an American hero---he was a great Marine and even a better person. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bennett Family to this day. God bless Cliff.

Your heroism and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Pfc Ronald l gross USMC he is as my bunkmate in lejeune in 1967 he broke his leg in jump school when he got the cast off I went with him to meet his family. Then he went to nam.i went to second force recon. I still miss him to this dsy

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Roy Mack Green is touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Lance Corporal Clifford Raymond Bennett, Served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Third Marine Amphibious Force.