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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arlis R. Benton

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Centertown, Kentucky

Honored By

Senator Don Benton

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STATIONED IN SAMOA WHEN THE JAPANESE ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR. LATER WAS LEND-LEASED TO THE BRITISH TO OUTFIT 3 CRUISERS WITH AMERICAN GUNS AND CREWS. ASSIGNED TO HMS CERES FOR THE INVASION OF FRANCE. CAME ASHORE AT OMAHA BEACH IN NORMANDY.