John S. Bennett
John S. Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Still Bennett 22 March 1911 |
| Died | 10 December 1970 (aged 59) Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Clifton College Peterhouse, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister, intelligence officer, diplomat |
| Years active | 1936–1970 |
| Employer(s) | Ministry of Information Foreign Office |
| Spouse |
Danica Ribnikar (m. 1943) |
| Relatives | Vladislav F. Ribnikar (father-in-law) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Intelligence |
| Years of service | 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Special Operations Executive (SOE) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
John Still Bennett, CVO, CBE (22 March 1911 – 10 December 1970), was a British diplomat, intelligence officer and barrister. During the Second World War, he served in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), where he led the organisation's Yugoslav section, contributing to the coordination of Allied efforts in the Balkans.
Following the war, Bennett joined the Diplomatic Service, holding senior posts in Romania, Sweden, the United States, Iran, Singapore, and Thailand. From 1964 to 1966, he served as British Ambassador to Burundi and Rwanda, followed by his final appointment as High Commissioner to Barbados. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Bennett married Serbian journalist Danica Ribnikar in 1943 and died in Bridgetown, Barbados.