U.S. Army
Merl Hugh Benton
May 5, 1917—September 12, 2004
1ST LT
Life Timeline
87 years1917
Born
May 5, 1917
US ARMY
Service Record
World War II
World War II
Conflict
1ST LT
2004
Passed Away
September 12, 2004
Service Record
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Branch
US ARMY
Rank
1ST LT
War / Conflict
World War II
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