KOREAN WAR PROJECT REMEMBRANCE

PFC Robert Lawrence Bender

5th Regimental Combat Team
H CO 2 BN
Army
Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA)
Remains Not Recovered
Date Of Loss: April 22, 1951
Service Number: US51056719
Born: October 9, 1927
Home Or Place Of Enlistment
Clayton, New York
Town Or Area: Ukkolgye

Comments: Private First Class Bender was a member of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy near Ukkolgye, North Korea on April 22, 1951. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. Reported DOD last known home of record - Clayton, New York.

Final Disposition Date: December 31, 1953
Korean War Project Key No: 1968

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