Roy Colman Bennett was born July 2, 1889. He was a cripple and before the war, he was the Editor for the Manila Bulletin. Roy was first interned at Fort Santiago and later to Santo Tomas. After liberation he returned to the United States. Sometime around 1953, Roy moved to North Hollywood, California and became the editor of a small newspaper in North Hollywood. Roy and Don Rutter were very good friends. Don and Roy were in the audience when another mutual friend, Roy Keyser was surprised by Ralph Edwards, as the guest of honor on the "This Is Your Life" television show.
Roy Bennett's last residence was in North Hollywood. He died in September of 1967. or would like to be added to my POW/Internee e-mail distribution list, please let the me know. Thanks! |