World War II Honoree

Jerry Wayne Benton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Holdenville, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE AT AGE 15, WHICH WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIRED FOR ENLISTMENT. SERVED DURING THE WAR PERIOD AND WAS AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.