Database 83rd Infantry Division

Mark J Benich (33038876)

Name Benich, Mark J
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 33038876
State Pennsylvania
Date of death 1944-09-27
Plot, Row, Grave B, 27, 49
Cemetery Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France , Google Maps
Role MOS 607 Light Mortar Crewman
Unit D Company, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Private First Class Benich was a member of D Company. The morning report for August 1, 1944 on page 1 lists him, as a Private, joining D Company from HQ 41st Replacement Battalion as MOS 607 Light Mortar Crewman. Page 1 can be seen here as well.

The morning report for October 4, 1944 on page 4 lists him as killed in action on September 27, 1944. Page 4 can be seen here as well.
Morning reports
1944-08-01 PVT Assigned and joined from 41st Replacement Battalion as of August 1, 1944 607 D / 329 view page
1944-08-18 PVT Promoted to Private First Class as of August 18, 1944 D / 329 view page
1944-10-04 PFC Killed in action on September 27, 1944 607 D / 329 view page