Photo's courtesy of daughter Stacy Bennett-Smith, also a Berliner.
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Mary and Sidney Bennett in New York on their way to Berlin, 1956. Sid was on his way to becoming Commander of Det.1, 6910th RGM in the Divided City. |
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Sid is sworn in by the base Commander. |
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The lovely Mary, center, and some of the military wives plan an Armed Forces Network event. Prominent American entertainers are pictured to the right. (Fürher note: Let me know if you recognize any of the other attendees.) |
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In 1964, Sid returns to Berlin and takes on the responsibility of Deputy Commander, Services - 7350th Support Group at Tempelhof. *See Tempelhof Newsletter article below. |
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Sid leads some of the Services personnel in review at Tempelhof. |
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*Tempelhof newsletter article about Sidney Bennett, 1964. Note paucity of info about previous Security Service duty in Berlin. 'Twas a secretive time in a secretive place. |