Ward Benkelman
Major Ward E Benkelman was assigned to the 459th BG 758th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Squadron CO.
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| Rank | Order | Date | Award Ribbon Device |
|---|---|---|---|
CAPT |
|
ROS |
|
1st Lt. |
457 |
03/01/1944 |
DFC |
1st Lt |
226 |
04/16/1944 |
AM |
1LT |
457 |
05/15/1944 |
DFC |
1st Lt |
506 |
05/17/1944 |
AM/1OLC |
Capt |
1438 |
06/28/1944 |
AM/2OLC |
Capt |
2571 |
08/16/1944 |
DFC/1OLC |
1LT |
2988 |
09/01/1944 |
AM/3OLC |
Capt |
3511 |
09/20/1944 |
AM/3OLC |
CAPT |
4666 |
11/24/1944 |
AM/1OLC |
Maj |
5247 |
12/30/1944 |
AM/4OLC |
Maj |
972 |
02/26/1945 |
AM/5OLC |
12/01/1943 December Roster
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