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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leroy L. Benker

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rock Island, Illinois

Honored By

Ms. Elizabeth J. Benker

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served on the USS Arkansas BB-33. 8/1/42. Convoyed the Atlantic. In Casablanca and Morocco for the Invasion and the Normandy Invasion. Fought at Cherbourg. After V-E Day, went to the Pacific Theater. Battles at Iwo Jima, other battles and last big kamikaze attacks before war's end. Discharged on October 15, 1945. Deceased January 20, 2000.