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Private First Class Mark J Benich

Name Mark J Benich
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 33038876
State Pennsylvania
Date of death 1944-09-27
Plot, Row, Grave B, 27, 49
Cemetery Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France, Google Maps
Role MOS 607 Light Mortar Crewman
Unit D Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Remarks Private First Class Benich was a member of D Company. The morning report for August 1, 1944 on page 1 lists him, as a Private, joining D Company from HQ 41st Replacement Battalion as MOS 607 Light Mortar Crewman. Page 1 can be seen here as well.

The morning report for October 4, 1944 on page 4 lists him as killed in action on September 27, 1944. Page 4 can be seen here as well.
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Mark J Benich (33038876) Mark J Benich (33038876)


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