Bennie was born November 12, 1912 in Illinois. He enlisted in Muskegon, Michigan in October of 1940 and was a Corporal in Company G. His civilian occupation is listed as “Salespersons.” ¹

He died June 13, 1980 and is buried in Beth Israel Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona.²

 

 

1. National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives and Records Administration, aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=Bennie%2BRichell&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=2013179.
2. “Bennie Richell (1912-1980) – Find A Grave…” (1912-1980) – Find A Grave Memorial, www.findagrave.com/memorial/151249107/bennie-richell.

Stories with Bennie Richell

• Camp Beauregard
• Home for the Holidays
• Guardsmen Spend Quiet Holiday at Camp Beauregard