Name:
Richard P. Bent
Rank:
Technician 4th Grade
Serial Number:
12010460
Unit:
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1945-01-09
State:
New Jersey
Cemetery:
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Belgium
Plot:
D
Row:
16
Grave:
15
Decoration:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Comments:
Richard P. Bent entered the military service in New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Technician Fourth Grade in the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He died on January 9, 1945 and is now buried in Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Hombourg, Belgium. His name is commemorated on the First Infantry monument in Bullingen, Belgium and ranked as a Sergeant.