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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Bruce A. Benway

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Fredericksburg, Texas

Honored By

John C. Burkhardt, SVC MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE SERVICE IN 1942. AFTER TRAINING HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, A-1-25 AND SENT TO FIGHT IN THE PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. HIS ASSAULT COMPANY WENT IN ON THE FIRST WAVE, ROI-NAMUR, SAIPAN AND IWO JIMA. HE WAS WOUNDED ON JUNE 20, 1944 AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.