Kysor, Benjamin Bennett

Battle of Corregidor 1942

Date of birth:: December 13th, 1913 (Niagara Falls/New York, United States)
Date of death:: December 29th, 1941 (Corregidor, Philippines)
Buried on:: American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Plot: G. Row: 6. Grave: 9.
Service number:: 0-400980
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer, in action against enemy forces on 29 December 1941. Captain Kysor's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army"

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 12. Posthumously awarded