Clarence Lyle Bentley ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On June 16, 1951 Corporal Bentley was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 10972 |
| Service ID | 507091 |
| Name | Clarence Lyle Bentley |
| From | Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Birth Date | September 10, 1923 |
| Casualty Date | June 16, 1951 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Group | Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Casualty Type | Died of Wounds |
| Location | Korea |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Clarence is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Corporal Bentley was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy on June 10, 1951 and evacuated to the hospital ship USS REPOSE (AH-16). He died of those wounds on June 16, 1951.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Clarence Lyle Bentley was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Bentley had the rank of Corporal. Service number assignment was 507091. Attached to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division.
He was born on September 10, 1923. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Dane county has been included within the archival record. We have Middleton listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Marine Corps Corporal Bentley experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 16, 1951. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died of Wounds. Incident location: Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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