WWII

Ben H. "Friendly Ben" Dekle

Rate / Rank
Sergeant

Birthdate
March 14 1921

Date of Death
February 10 1978

Branch
US Army

Active Duty Service
December 6 1939 - July 27 1945

Conflicts & Campaigns

Panama Canal Zone, Coastal Artillery

Significant Duty Stations

Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 150th Infantry

Decorations & Citations

American Defense with one battle star
American Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal
Expert (Thompson submachine gun)
Sharpshooter (rifle)

Notes

SSN 260-18-9534. US Army service number 07-004-045. Born; Bainbridge, Georgia. Burial; Celestial Memorial Gardens, West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina.