World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Benjamin Maxwell 'Mac' Powell
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Groveton, Texas
Honored By
Martin Edward Powell
Relationship
Son
SERVED ON BATTLESHIPS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA. THERE WAS A STEAM PROBLEM ON THE SHIP AND A CALL WENT OUT ASKING IF ANYONE ON BOARD COULD FIX IT. HE FIXED IT AND SAVED THE SHIP AND ALL THEIR LIVES.