Benson, William C.

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Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Commanding Officer Company G, 163rd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division "Jungleers", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

For action performed on 16 January 1943 near Soputa/Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Commanding Officer Company G, 163rd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division "Jungleers", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

For action performed on 9 January 1943 near Soputa/Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Sources

- KIDSTON, M.J., From Poplar to Papua, Farcountry Press, Helena, United States, 2004.
- Home of Heroes.com
- Ibiblio.org

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