World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roy Jackson Benefiel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Luling, Texas
Honored By
Jean B. Lowe
Relationship
Daughter
ENTERED FRANCE RIGHT AFTER D-DAY TO JOIN AN INFANTRY UNIT AS A REPLACEMENT OFFICER. HE MET HIS MEN FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ABOUT MIDNIGHT AND LED THEM INTO BATTLE THE FOLLOWING MORNING. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.