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Benjamin Gerald Homsher

Staff Sergeant Army World War II

Army
Army
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Unit
Navigation Bombadier
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1942 – 1944
Date of Birth
12/08/1917
Hometown
Union, OH
Burial Location
Veterans Cemetery, Houston, Texas
Monument Paver
Yes — Section B
Also served in
Army, Air Force
Township (entering service)
Union
Township (current / at death)
Houston, Texas
Church
Milford Center Methodist
School
Union Local High School
Record Authenticated
No

Biography

Church: Milford Center Methodist. School: Union Local High School. Cited for bravery by Air Force Pilot Albert L. Gammon for rescuing an unconscious pilot from a burning plane

Source: No DD-214 recorded in Union Co. Recorder's Office as of 26 October 2007