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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Earl O. Benefiel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mulberry Grove, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful Dutchman

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Activity During WWII

PRIVATE 406TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY E. 102ND OZARK DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY ON JANUARY 3, 1945 NEAR LINNICH, RUHR RIVER, WHILE HOLDING THE LINE DURING THE ARDENNES BREAKTHROUGH (BATTLE OF THE BULGE). PURPLE HEART.