World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Andrew L. Benz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bluffs, Illinois
Honored By
Louise Rollings
Relationship
Niece
HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN BELGIUM OCTOBER 8, 1944 DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS IN THE 229TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION OF THE 28TH DIVISION. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART. BURIAL IN VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN PEKIN, ILLINOIS.