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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Russell F. Benson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Troy, New York

Honored By

John C. Womer

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AS A MEMBER OF MEDICAL DETACHMENT 68TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, 14TH ARMORED DIVISION WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION 11-21 JANUARY 1945 DURING THE BATTLE FOR RITTERSHOFFEN, FRANCE.