sentences:  He made a name for himself during the Second World War (he was in a 'reserved occupation' not liable to call-up, but was also a pacifist), leading increased production and lecturing to other factories on how to contribute to the war effort; he also served on the Birmingham Trades Council from 1942 to 1945.He was a member of the National Union of Scalemakers, and later joined the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers.At the 1945 general election, Bence was the Labour Party candidate in Birmingham Handsworth.