Peter H Bentley the son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Bentley of Wyke was born in 1935. He was educated at Wyke Infants and Carr Lane Schools, then later at the Carlton Grammar School, Bradford. 

Peter commenced his National Service 22 June 1956. He successfully passed parachute jump instruction at RAF Abingdon 9 November 1956 and went on to join 3 PARA. 

Peter joined the Army Reserves 28 May 1959 and left in 1971. 

Peter sadly passed away from dementia and cancer in March 2021. His maroon beret complete with cap badge on his coffin and The Last Post was played at his funeral.