Korean War
| Service # | 55145398 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 28 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Beneke was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Beneke was a member of the 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on May 28, 1952 and died of those wounds later that day.