James Benvie

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

James Benvie

Mr. Benvie entered the Navy on December 20, 1943.

He served as a Boatswain's Mate Second Class and deck petty officer on shore stations in New London, Conn., Staten Island, N.Y. and in the Pacific Theater.

He received the following: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, China Service Medal, Navy Occupation Medal (Asia), and Philippine Liberation Medal.

Mr. Benvie was honorably discharged on December 20, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 36.

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