World War II soldier’s remains returned home to Bennington

The recently identified remains of World War II soldier Bernard Sweet returned home to Bennington on Thursday, Aug. 30. Photo by Danny Zaffarano/Bennington BannerThis story by Jim Therrien was first published in the Bennington Banner on July 31, 2026.BENNINGTON — The long journey of Bennington native Bernard Sweet, who died in the Philippines during World War II, came full circle on Thursday evening when his remains were escorted back to his hometown.Army Pfc. Sweet was 21 when he died in