Korean War
| Service # | 11181036 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 23 1950 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Notes
Private First Class Benson was a member of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on August 23, 1950.Private First Class Benson 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.