Bender, Kenneth L., 1931-2008

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Bender (1931-2008) served in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 31st Infantry Divisions during his Army career, which spanned twenty years.

He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, as well as during the Cold War in Germany. Upon retirement, his rank was master sergeant, and he settled in Monroe (Wisconsin).

From the description of Oral history interview with Kenneth Bender, 2000. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 53018238

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Wisconsin--Monroe
Illinois--Polo
Germany
Korea
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Border patrol
Cold War
Combat
Combat patrols
Dak To, Battle of, Vietnam, 1967
Korean War, 1950-1953
Korean War, 1950-1953
Korean War, 1950-1953
Malaria
Military education
Soldiers
Soldiers
Tet Offensive, 1968
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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Birth 1931

Death 2008

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