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Isham Benton Collection

Biographical Information

Name:
Isham George Benton
Date of Birth:
1921
Place of Birth:
Indianapolis, IN
Gender:
Male
Race:
Black or African American
Home State:
IN
War or Conflict:
World War II, 1939-1946
Status:
Veteran
Dates of Service:
1942-1945
Entrance into Service:
Drafted
Branch of Service:
Army
Unit of Service:
Company B, 365th Infantry Division, 92nd Division
Location of Service:
Italy; Germany
Highest Rank:
Technician Five
Prisoner of War:
Yes
Service Related Injury:
No

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Type of Resource:
Photograph: Photocopy of Photographic Print [1 item]
Audio: Audio Cassette [2 items]
Interviewer:
Douglas Clanin 
Donor:
Richard Lugar
Donor Affiliation/Organization:
U.S. Senate/Richard Lugar
Collection #:
AFC/2001/001/9170
Subjects:
Benton, Isham
World War II, 1939-1946 -- Personal Narratives
United States. Army.
Prisoner of War (POW)
Cite as:
Isham Benton Collection (AFC/2001/001/9170), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
 
 

 

 

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