Norman R. Benson

Private First Class Norman R Benson in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Divide

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Private First Class
    Branch of Service:
    Marines
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    24th Marine Regiment
    Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
    4th Marine Division
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Iwo Jima

Biography:

born Taconite, Minn 14 Sep 24; resident Divide County, NDak; entered USMC from Divide County, NDak 18 May 43; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; KIA 24 Feb 45 Iwo Jima; buried in Grave 1, in South of Lot 59, Block 1 at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Crosby, NDak.