Lieutenant Leonard Joseph Bennett, MC being awarded the Military Cross by General Harry Crerar, General Officer Commanding First Canadian Army. Citation (attached to media): "For outstanding leadership and courage in the attack on HOVEN on 14 April, 1945. By his personal example, although wounded, attacked the enemy with his men, against heavy fire and flame throwers, as a result of which the enemy were forced to withdraw from the area." Lt. Bennett served with Seaforth Highlanders of Canada from 8 February 1945 to 25 July 1945. He was wounded on 14 April 1945. Canadian MIlitary Photograph - Public Relations Branch, Canadian HQ 2, Cockspur Street, London Photo # 54922.