World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ben R. Cunningham
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Victoria, Texas
Honored By
Linda K. Smith
Relationship
Daughter
TECH SERGEANT. INDUCTED SEPTEMBER 14, 1944. DEPARTED FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS. HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE COMPANY, 42ND ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. RECEIVED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, MAY 1, 1945. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES LIBERATION. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: ARMY OF OCCUPATION RIBBON (JAPAN), WWII VICTORY RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE STAR AND BRONZE ARROWHEAD, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND THREE OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS. HONORABLE DISCHARGE OCTOBER 29, 1946.