Hero or Deserter?

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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