Korean War
| Service # | 1352528 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | May 30 1954 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Benton was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, 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 First Class Benton was a member of Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He died in Korea from other causes on May 30, 1954.