Daytonian Twice Hurt By Shrapnel Now On Furlough

   Lightning may never strike twice in the same place, but shrapnel does, according to First Sgt. Roy T. Bennett, holder of four military awards, including the purple heart, who is visiting his mother, Mrs. Bessie Bennett of 402 Holt st.
   It was in Normandy with the paratroopers that Sgt. Bennett first was wounded. Three days after D-day he was trying to rescue a wounded buddy from lines of fire when he was struck by shrapnel in his back. His gallantry won him the silver star.
   Evacuated to a hospital in England, where he spent 57 days, he then was sent to a rest area for six weeks before he "dropped" into Holland where he was wounded the second time, but not until, by his "well-planned attack and perfect timing," he and his company had knocked out a German tank. Seven of the enemy were killed, according to his bronze star citation. He was wounded while drawing enemy fire upon himself when two of his buddies were surrounded by bullets from the Germans.
   In addition to those awards he holds the presidential citation, and  has made two jumps in combat. Before leaving for his furlough. He learned that his name has been approved for appointment of first lieutenant in field of battle.
   Graduate of Roosevelt high school where his outstanding athletic ability won him a scholarship, he attended Ohio Wesleyan college 3 years, and was employed by the Inland division of General Motors before entering service in October, 1942. He left for overseas duty in December, 1943.
   When his furlough expires Feb. 4. Sgt. Bennett will report to Indianapolis, lnd.