World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sherman 'Lee' Lee Benton, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE SERVED WITH THE 45TH DIVISION-ARMY AS A FORWARD AIR OBSERVER. HE SAW ACTION FROM AFRICA, SICILY, ANZIO, SOUTHERN FRANCE AND GERMANY (MOST UNDER FIRE). HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE.