Leon Bembenek - 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, WWII, WW2

Leon Bembenek

Source: Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, July 31, 1991, Page 2
Leon Raymond Bembenek, 68, of 160 Bear Run Drive, Drums, a former resident of Mount Carmel, died Monday at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born in Mount Carmel on Aug. 16, 1923, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ann (Szymanska) Bembenek. He had resided in Drums for the past six years, previously living in Mount Carmel. He had been employed as a foreman at Lukens Steel in Coatesville. Bembenek was a member of Our Mother of Consolitation Church, Mount Carmel; the American Legion and VFW, both of Mount Carmel; served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Kauffman; eight children, Mrs. Robert (Marie) Bowers, Sterling, Va.; Mrs. Gabriel (Annette) Tulli, West Chester; Charles Litz, New Providence; Gregory Litz, Amarillo, Texas; James Litz, Houston, Texas; Raymond Litz, Claymont, Del.; Timothy Litz, Media; and Stephen Litz, Claymont, Del., and one brother, Joseph Sr., Baltimore, Md. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday in the Our Mother of Consolitation Church. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap. CJ Lucas Funeral Home, 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel.

Source: Social Security Death Index
Name: Leon Bembenek
Birth Date: 16 August 1923
Social Security Number: 190-18-3697 Pennsylvania
Death Date: 29 July 1991
Age: 68

Source: Find a Grave
Leon R Bembenek
Birth: Aug. 16, 1923
Death: Jul. 29, 1991
Burial: All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Memorial ID: 71902632

Source: Harrisburg Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 1, 1944, Page 8
Those wounded in the Mediterranean area include: Pvt. John C. Barges, son of Christ B. Barges, Mercersburg; Pfc. Phillip F. Cams, husband of Mrs. Kathleen Carns, Clearfield; Pfc. William E. Eshle - man, husband of Mrs. Mary E. Eshleman, Grantville; PvL Ken neth W. Keck, son of Mrs. Edna Keck, Bainbridge; Pfc William A. Logan, son of Mrs. Pearl Logan, Williamsport: Pvt. Ronald P. Neiswenter, husband of Mrs. Marie C. Neiswenter, Mt, Carmel; and Pfc. John J. Thome, husband cf Mrs. Betty Thome. Lebanon. Wounded in Europe are: Pvt. Charles F. Sommer, son of Charles F. Sommer. Marysvule: Pvt. Pau! E. Thoman. son of Mrs. Elsie Thoman, York; Cpl. Charles W. Weiman, son of Mrs. Bertha S. Weiman, Lebanon; Pfc. Donald R. Beasom, son of Mrs. Frank B. Beasom, Newport; T5 Leon R. Bembenek, son of Mrs. Mary Bembenek, Mt. Carmel;...

Source: WW2enlistment.org
Name: Leon R Bembenek
Serial Number: 33501743
State: Pennsylvania, Northumberland Co.
Rank: Private
Birth Year: 1923
Enlist Date: 02-20-1943, Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Nativity: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Education: 4 Years High School
Civilian Occupation: Unskilled Machine Shop and Related Occupations, N.E.C
Marital Status: Single
Dependents: With Dependents
Conflict Period: WWII, World War 2

Source: Republican and Herald, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, May 3, 1960
ASHLAND STATE HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS:
Leon Bembenek, Mt. Carmel

Listed in the June 1944 Journal
Event: 986, 1400 June 11/44
Lt Stafford, Pvt Wellzien, Pvt Bembenek, Pvt MacKeigan arrive, having completed their mission with the 299th engr C Bn

Listed in the 298th Journal July 1944
1090 1500 July 18/44 The following named 0 & EM, this unit, are authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge per GO 26, Hq FUSA, dtd 17 June 44, for extra ordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in action in the initial assault of the northern Coast of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944. These men were atchd to the 237th Engr C Bn at the time for which the citation is awarded: Pfc Leon R. Bembenek

Listed in 26 June 1944 official correspondance of individuals awarded the Purple Heart.
AWARD OF PURPLE HEART Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, the Purple Heart is awarded to the following, of this unit, for wounds received in action against the enemy on 12 June 1944 in France:
Tec 5 Leon R. Bembenek, 33501743. Entered military service from Pennsylvania.

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