John A. Bennett Military person

John Arthur Bennett (April 10, 1935 – April 13, 1961) was a United States Army soldier who was convicted and executed for the rape and attempted murder of an 11-year-old Austrian girl. As of 2014, he is the last person to have been executed by the U.S. military.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Bennett John Arthur
Birth dateApril 10, 1935
Birth place
Virginia
Date of deathApril 13, 1961
Place of death
Fort Leavenworth

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