World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Bennie R. Crockett, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tula, Mississippi
Honored By
Margaret, Sandra, Carol, Brenda and Bennie R. Crockett, Jr.
Relationship
Wife and children
Served with the Army, Cannon Company, 32nd Infantry. Rifle sharpshooter. Attu, May 11, 1943; Hawaii, September 15, 1943; Marshall Island, February 1,1944; Leyte, Philippine Islands, October 20, 1944; Okinawa, April 1, 1945. Was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII and Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar. Honorably Discharged. Served, December 8,1941 to October 29, 1945.