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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Benjamin Gifford Preston

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Fort Collins, Colorado

Honored By

Paul Mabry

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

THREE NAVY CROSSES AWARDED FOR BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA (USS YORKTOWN CV-5), BATTLE OF MIDWAY (USS YORKTOWN CV-5) AND 2ND BATTLE OF THE PHILIPPINE SEA (USS INTREPID CV-11). HAD 740+ CARRIER DECK LANDINGS.