World War II Honoree

Benjamin L. D'Lugin, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wilmington, North Carolina

Honored By

Jeri K. D'Lugin

Relationship

Daughter

SERIAL NUMBER 34467700. SERVED IN THE RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY, 808TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. FOUGHT IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES: ARDENNES, THE RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE, BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HIS MEDALS INCLUDE: AMERICAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. WENT TO EUROPE 8/11/44 AND RETURNED TO U.S. 7/26/45. SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY 2 YEARS 10 MONTHS 25 DAYS.