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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert Edward Behenna

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Miami, Florida

Honored By

Teri & Russell Haupert

Relationship

Daughter & Son-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS FROM AUGUST 31, 1944 THROUGH AUGUST 23, 1946. HE TRAINED AT PARRIS ISLAND AND WENT ON TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FIRST MARINE DIVISION. HE PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT OKINAWA ON MAY 15, 1945 UNTIL JUNE 30, 1945. IN THE OCCUPATION OF CHINA FROM OCTOBER 1, 1945 THROUGH JULY 25, 1946. HE WAS AN EXCELLENT MARKSMAN AND WAS AWARDED SEVERAL SHARPSHOOTER MEDALS DURING HIS SERVICE. SPECIAL MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS: AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN.