Background
Benjamin was born in Philadelphia, and later moved to New Jersey.
Benjamin was born in Philadelphia, and later moved to New Jersey.
After graduating from Woodbury High School in Woodbury, New Jersey, he joined the Army from nearby Carneys Point in August 1943. By December 21, 1944, Benjamin was serving in the Philippines as a private first class with Company A of the 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division. After being evacuated to an aid station, he conveyed valuable information regarding the disposition of the Japanese emplacement to his superiors.
He died of his wounds the next day.
Aged 25 at his death, Benjamin was buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines. On July 4, 1995 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of World World War II, a memorial was erected in Woodbury, New Jersey, Benjamin"s home town.
lieutenant was also during this date that the George Benjamin Junior. Memorial 5K was inaugurated.
On that day, he was severely wounded while leading an assault against a strongly defended Japanese position on the island of Leyte. He was a radio operator, advancing in the rear of his company as it engaged a well-defended Japanese strong point holding up the progress of the entire battalion.