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Sergeant
Benjamin C. Shaub
11 October
1921 - 7 November 1944
Marticville, PA - The Netherlands |
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Benjamin C. Shaub
was born on 11 October, 1921, and lived in
Marticville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Not much is known about
Benjamin. He joined the army and volunteered for
the paratroopers. After training he was attached
to Company F, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division.
Benjamin participated in
the Normandy invasion. On 6 June 1944 he jumped
into Normandy. Either on the 6th or 7th,
Benjamin singlehandedly attacked a German
artillery postion, taking it out, killing
several Germans.
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Company F
502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division |
Benjamin Shaub (left)
and Joe Pistone, a good buddy of Benjamin
puctured in Normady
(origin of picture unknown)
Benjamin, now a Sergeant,
also participated in operation Market Garden,
the combined airborne and ground invasion of
Holland. He survived almost the whole mission.
He died on 7 Novemebr 1944 of wounds sustained,
probably two days earlier.
Benjamin was first buried
at Margraten American Cemetery. In the late
1940's his remains were reburied at Bethesda
United Methodist Cemetery, Holtwood,
Pennsylvania.
(pictures courtesy
of Mrs. Cyndy Henry)
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