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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Walter 'Bill' Bender

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Zeigler, Illinois

Honored By

Dorotha & Jo Ellen Bender

Relationship

Wife & Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE DECEMBER 4, 1942. TECHNICIAN 4TH CLASS, TANK COMMANDER WITH 13TH ARMORED 'BLACK CAT' DIVISION, 45TH TANK BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY. SERVED IN RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BATTLE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 13, 1946.