World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Benjamin C. Guerra
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Elizario, Texas
Honored By
Raul Guerra
Relationship
Brother
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, 18TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION. ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY ON JUNE 6, 1942 AND SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN EUROPE AND BELGIUM. HE DIED OF WOUNDS ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1944 AND IS BURIED AT THE HENRI-CHAPELLE AMERICAN CEMETERY IN BELGIUM. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.