James D. BENDER
Registration numberO-008410
Grade
Colonel
UnitRHQ / 331st Infantry Regiment
Division
83rd Infantry Division
date of death11/07/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryA-07-37 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
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.
Silver Star
The Silver Star is awarded to members of the Army who have served gallantly in combat against the enemy.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
