from Cambridge,Ohio,USA
Sergeant (35034310)
2 Company 2 Regiment
born 19.3.1919 Ohio
farm hand in civilian life
enlisted 24.6.1941 Fort Hayes,Columbus,Ohio
14th Cavalry Regiment (Company F) 1941
FSSF
achieved rank of Sergeant USAF
married Ruth Ann Alexander (1929-2009)
father of Clifford Eugene Bench,KIA 16.3.1971 age 18 in Vietnam as Sp4 10th Cavalry Regiment
died 17.1.1973
Northwood Cemetery,Cambridge,Guernsey County,Ohio
photo source H. Braun
