Benton L. Lawrence

Private Benton L Lawrence in civilian clothes head and shoulder photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

County:
Towner

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    262nd Infantry Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    66th Infantry Division
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status. Killed aboard the Belgian Steamship "Leopoldville", when a German torpedo hit the ship.

Biography:

Memorialized at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, and Rolla Cemetery in Rolette County, ND. Received Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's badge, and Army Good Conduct Medal.