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Bernard Sweet
Coverage of Bernard Sweet in the Nexus archive.
- World War II soldier’s remains returned home to Bennington
The remains of World War II soldier Bernard Sweet were returned to Bennington after being identified through DNA last year. A procession with police and veterans escorted his casket to a graveside memorial on Aug. 8.
- WWII POW from Bennington set to return home, 80 years after his death
A World War II veteran from Bennington, Bernard Sweet, is returning home 80 years after his death. His niece, Shirley McLenithan, shared the family's emotional reaction to the long-awaited repatriation.