World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Merrel Benton, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Mckinney, Texas
Honored By
William Merrel Benton, Jr.
Relationship
Self
SERVED WITH THE 8TH AIR FORCE, 385TH BOMB GROUP, 549TH SQUADRON AS A BOMBARDIER ON B-17 LEAD CREW. AWARDED FOUR AIR MEDALS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH FIVE BRONZE STARS.