World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Shoffner Bennett
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Oil Trough, Arkansas
Honored By
Carolyn Mae
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT OF THE 180TH INFANTRY, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE TOOK PART IN THE SICILIAN CAMPAIGN AND WAS SEVERELY WOUNDED BY AN EXPLODING SHELL. HOLDER OF THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND EUROPEAN THEATER RIBBON WITH ON BATTLE STAR. HONORABLY DISCHARGED 2/19/45.