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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Benjamin T. Portaro

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Honored By

Annette L. Smith

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN GENERAL PATTON'S ARMY IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR ON JANUARY 3, 1945. HELD AT STALAG 12-A PRISON CAMP, UNTIL HE ESCAPED. INJURED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS.