World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Benjamin E. Newman
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Evansville, Indiana
Honored By
Dr. & Mrs. Clint E. Newman
Relationship
Grandchildren
SERVED WITH B COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 23RD REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION, AS A BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE GUNNER. LEFT SAN DIEGO JANUARY 13, 1944 FOR MARSHALL ISLANDS. SAIPAN; JUNE 15, 1944 TO JULY 19, 1944. LANDED IN TINIAN; JULY 24, 1944. WOUNDED; JULY 31, 1944. AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL.