World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ollie W. Bender
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Evansville, Indiana
Honored By
Cynthia Jo Nuhring Copeland
Relationship
Great Niece
COMPANY A, 507TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY, 17TH AIRBORNE; SERVED AS REPLACEMENT TO THE 101ST AIRBORNE IN THE ARDENNES CAMPAIGN (BATTLE OF THE BULGE). RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.