Ben W. WINKS
Registration numberO-520776
Grade
Second Lieutenant
UnitGlider Pilot / 82nd Troop Carrier Squadron - 436th Troop Carrier Group - 53rd Troop Carrier Wing
Division
9th Troop Carrier Command
date of death06/06/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryD-14-11 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
Air Medal
The Air Medal is awarded to anyone serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who has participated in an operational flight.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
