Background
Bennett, Donald William was born on August 24, 1927 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States. Son of Edward Clinton and Pauline Camilus (McWhorter) Bennett.
Bennett, Donald William was born on August 24, 1927 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States. Son of Edward Clinton and Pauline Camilus (McWhorter) Bennett.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1950.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1951, advanced through grades to major general, 1980. Service in Germany, England and Viet Nam. Inspector general (Military Airlift Command), 1978-1979, deputy chief staff logistics, 1979-1981.
Commander (22d Air Force), Travis Air Force Base, California, since 1981.
Member Air Force Association, Airlifters Association, Order of Daedalians, American Aviation History Society.
Married Velma May Smith, August 31, 1948. Children: Robert Bruce, Thomas William.