World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ralph E. Bennes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lyons, Illinois
Honored By
Green Valley Camera Club WWII Veterans Project
HE SERVED WITH THE 7TH CAVALRY FROM AUSTRALIA TO NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES AND ON TO TOKYO. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, THE PURPLE HEART, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON WITH 5 BATTLE STARS AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.