Benjamin Craig Wassell, the son of Benjamin and Isabella (Wilkie) Wassell, was born on November 20, 1919, in Schenectady, New York. He earned an associate's degree in business administration from Green Mountain Junior College before continuing his education at Syracuse University. He worked for the General Electric Company and was a Knight of Pythias member.
Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and attended Camp Croft in South Carolina for his training. Benjamin received a Marksmanship award while training. He held the rank of First Lieutenant and served with the 568th Bomber Squadron, 390th Bomber Group, Heavy. Benjamin was on board a Flying Fortress when he was killed in combat on April 18, 1944, while on a mission over Germany.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry
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Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and attended Camp Croft in South Carolina for his training. Benjamin received a Marksmanship award while training. He held the rank of First Lieutenant and served with the 568th Bomber Squadron, 390th Bomber Group, Heavy. Benjamin was on board a Flying Fortress when he was killed in combat on April 18, 1944, while on a mission over Germany.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry
Bio by Kelly-49692200
Benjamin Craig Wassell, the son of Benjamin and Isabella (Wilkie) Wassell, was born on November 20, 1919, in Schenectady, New York. He earned an associate's degree in business administration from Green Mountain Junior College before continuing his education at Syracuse University. He worked for the General Electric Company and was a Knight of Pythias member.
Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and attended Camp Croft in South Carolina for his training. Benjamin received a Marksmanship award while training. He held the rank of First Lieutenant and served with the 568th Bomber Squadron, 390th Bomber Group, Heavy. Benjamin was on board a Flying Fortress when he was killed in combat on April 18, 1944, while on a mission over Germany.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry
Bio by Kelly-49692200
Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and attended Camp Croft in South Carolina for his training. Benjamin received a Marksmanship award while training. He held the rank of First Lieutenant and served with the 568th Bomber Squadron, 390th Bomber Group, Heavy. Benjamin was on board a Flying Fortress when he was killed in combat on April 18, 1944, while on a mission over Germany.
Sources: The Schenectady Gazette, Find A Grave, Ancestry
Bio by Kelly-49692200
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Ben C. Wassell
1 Lt 568 Bomb SQ 390 Bomb GP (H)
New York April 18, 1944
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