Sam Benigno

2nd Lt Sam J Benigno was assigned to the 459th BG 756th Squadron.

1st Lt SAM BENIGNO was assigned or attached to the 459th Bombardment Group on 16 June 1944 according to a 27 October 1944 dated document subject roster of personnel sent to the commanding general NATOUSA

The following information on Sam Benigno is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 2nd Lt Benigno. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Sam Benigno's military record please contact us.

Rank Order Date Award
Ribbon
Device

1LT

 

ROS

2nd Lt

183

04/08/1944

AM
Air Medal (AM)

1st Lt

907

06/08/1944

AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1st Lt

1517

07/03/1944

AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT

2189

07/30/1944

AM/5OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1st Lt

2571

08/16/1944

DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

TSGT

2867

08/26/1944

AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

TSGT

2998

09/01/1944

AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)


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