World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Andrew Bene
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Ms. Rita Bene
Relationship
Wife
A soldier in Italy who was cited for heroism for aiding his wounded comrades for protecting an American position at great personal risk, and for almost single handedly capturing 14 Germans. Received 4 Purple Hearts, 5 Bronze Stars and a Silver Star.