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William Cortland Benzing
Lilah Crowe2019-11-26T12:25:14-06:00
- Name: William Cortland Benzing
- Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, MN
- Date of Birth: December 15, 1926
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- Parents: William E. and Myrtle Benzing
- High School and Class: Eveleth High School, Eveleth, MN
- College: Dunwoody, Minneapolis, MN - Land Surveying
- Highest Rank: Radioman Petty Officer 3rd Class (RM3)
- Branch: Navy
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Information from U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: William Cortland Benzing
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1926
Residence Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Employer: Piggly Wiggly Co
Weight: 120
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5'4"
Next of Kin: Myrtle Benzing
Household Members: William Cortland Benzing Age: 18
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World War II
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