OurNorthernRoots
Burnell I. Benson
1913 - 1978 (64 years)
Generation: 1
1. Burnell I. Benson was born on 24 Dec 1913 in Colegrove, McKean County, Pennsylvania; died in Oct 1978 in Warren County, Pennsylvania. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 16 Nov 1942, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania; 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.
Burnell married Edna Mae Shurwin in Feb 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]