Eli Elmer Bennett Colonel, United States Army

Eli Elmer Bennett was born on 18 October 1883 and served in the United States Army, Coast Artillery Corps, rising to the rank of Colonel.  He served in World War I and with the Army of Occupation following the way.  His son, Edward Elmer Bennett, Colonel, United States Army, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1943 and is also buried in Arlington National Cemetery. BENNETT, ELI E. Colonel, United States Army DATE OF BIRTH: 10/18/1883 DATE OF DEATH: 09/30/1976 BURIED AT: SECTION 2  SITE 4679-C ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Posted:  12 September 2006