Captain U.S. Army Air Force.
Class of January 1943 United States Military Academy. Graduated number three in his class, number one of the Air Cadets.
married Virginia King Smith June 1, 1943
awarded Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Killed in action over Mukden, Manchuria Dec 21 1944
was survived by his wife and a daughter, Gail, who he never got to see.
(bio and photo can be found on army football club website)
Captain U.S. Army Air Force.
Class of January 1943 United States Military Academy. Graduated number three in his class, number one of the Air Cadets.
married Virginia King Smith June 1, 1943
awarded Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Killed in action over Mukden, Manchuria Dec 21 1944
was survived by his wife and a daughter, Gail, who he never got to see.
(bio and photo can be found on army football club website)
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CAPT, US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
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Captain Benedict also has a marker in Arlington National Cemetery. Find A Grave memorial# 11283804
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