Burnell I. Benson
1913 - 1978 (64 years)-
Name Burnell I. Benson Birth 24 Dec 1913 Colegrove, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, USA Gender Male Military Service 16 Nov 1942 Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, USA World War II
US Army
While in Action 12Mar1945 in Germany suffered the loss of both legs
Received decorations: Purple Heart, EAME Ribbon with Bronze Star, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal.Death Oct 1978 Warren Co., Pennsylvania, USA Person ID I39252 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 5 Jan 2013
Father Charles Magnus Benson, b. 30 Aug 1858, Halmstad, Sweden d. 1934, Norwich, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, USA (Age 75 years) Mother Martina Olofina Hanson, b. 22 Jun 1866, Horton, Norway d. 30 Sep 1946, Colegrove, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, USA (Age 80 years) Marriage ca 1883 Family ID F13935 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Edna Mae Shurwin Marriage Feb 1947 Family ID F13947 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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