Title: Hero or Deserter?
Description: Major-General Gordon Bennett played a decisive role in the defence of Malaya and Singapore in World War II. A colourful character, known to sport a straw hat with a rainbow scarf tied around it, his officers found him at times abrasive and cocky, but he was also known as an outstanding commander.
Subjects: Bennett, henry gordon, 1887-1962, Australia, armed forces, Capitulations, military, Governmental investigations, Escapes, World war, 1939-1945, asia, History, Military Capitulations, Generals, World War, 1939-1945, Campaigns, Australia. Australian Army. Division, 8th