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|awards_extra=Killed in action. Listed in [[By The Numbers/Awards]] (from ''Ritchie Boy Secrets'' by Beverley Driver Eddy).
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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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Benjamin graduated from The Citadel.


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Mills trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 14). On 6 June 1944, he landed on Utah Beach with 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Div. On 15 July 1944, Mills died in combat in Ardennes, Belgium.
The timeline research also records Graduate of The Citadel. 7/15/1944 Died in combat in Ardennes, Belgium.


== Research notes ==
== Research notes ==
* Silver Star
* Silver Star
* http://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorials/Article/13446/


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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* 12/2/1943 Started Class 14 (PI).
* Born 1920 Born in U.S.
* 6/6/1944 Landed on Utah Beach with 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Div.
* 6 June 1944 — Landed on Utah Beach with 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Div.
* 1920 Born in U.S.
* 15 July 1944 — Died in combat in Ardennes, Belgium.
* 1st Lt (ASN: 025836).
* Awarded Silver Star for bravery.
* Awarded Silver Star for bravery.
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