World War II Honoree

Richard H. Benson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Walpole, Massachusetts

Honored By

Glenn Benson

Relationship

Son

Technician grade 4,(Sergeant) Automotive Mechanic, 77th Infantry Division, 302nd Medical Battalion. Entered active duty July 8, 1943. Honorable Discharge January 19, 1945. Service time 2 years, 6 months and 11 days. Battles and Campaigns: Eastern Mandates campaign (Marshall Islands), Southern Philippine Islands campaign, Ryukyus campaign (Battle of Okinawa) March-July 1945. Decorations and Citations: Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Service Star, Asiatic-Pacific Theater medal, WWII victory medal, Good Conduct Medal.