Ben F. Jolley
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart Silver Star |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 52 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart w/Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory, Army Presidential Unit Citation w/Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, French Croix de Guerre w/Palm and Silver Gilt Star
Ben fought from Normandy to Julich, Germany. He died leading troops forward to neutralize enemy positions.
"His courageous leadership contributed to the success achieved."