World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Bender
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Cumberland, Maryland
Honored By
Sylvia Bender Lyon & Family
Relationship
Wife & Children
RADAR TECHNICIAN AND RADIO OPERATOR. SERVED WITH THE FIRST DIVISION. ASSIGNED TO DUTY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER FROM 13 APRIL 1942 TO 17 JULY 1944 AND FROM 30 JUNE 1945 TO 5 OCTOBER 1945. INVOLVED IN THE ACTION ON TARAWA.