Timeline
Birth- 16/07/1920
Wendel, West Virginia, USA
1775 - 2099Other Service
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
Other Service
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 25 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Marine Corps
Rank
First Lieutenant
Unit
1st Marine Division
Service Number
015398
WW2 Service Fact
Aide to ADC, 1st Marine Division
Award- 20/05/1945-Age: 25 years
Silver Star
Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands
Casualty- 29/05/1945-Age: 25 years
WIA
Co E, 2nd Bn, 5th Marines, 1st MarDiv, FMF -- Okinawa
Death- 9/03/2009-Age: 89 years
Unknown
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Other Facts
Full Name
Michael Benda
Gender
Male
Social Security Number
***-**-7761