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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George Benjamin, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Carney's Point, New Jersey

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 306TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 77TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON DECEMBER 21, 1944 IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. KILLED IN ACTION ON DECEMBER 21, 1944. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.