Bennie was born on 10 January 1922 in Johnson City, Tennessee, the son of Grover Lane (Briggs) Burgess and Effie Clara Odell.
Died non Battle on 30 June 1941 due to an accident in Chattanoooga, Tennessee. He was riding a motorcycle together with Ray Fritz, while on leave from the post. They were attached as privates to the Sixth Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
He was buried on 3 July 1941 at the Monta Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, Tennessee.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 10 January 1922
- Date of death: 30 June 1941
- County: Washington
- Hometown: Johnson City
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 6th Cavalry
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XIX, Middle Panel
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