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In August 1931, the Army named the airfield in honor of Capt. Walter R. Lawson, a Georgia native who had been killed in the crash of a Martin MB-2 at McCook Field, Ohio on 21 April 1923. Lawson served with the 41st French Escadrille during World War I , had one victory, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism in action.
The crew of a 37 mm gun M3 anti-tank gun, in training at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 1942. During World War II Fort Benning had 197,159 acres (79,787 ha) with billeting space for 3,970 officers and 94,873 enlisted persons. Among many other units, Fort Benning was the home of the 555th Parachute Infantry Company, whose training began in ...
The new name honors Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife, Julia. Moore’s three-decade military career was highlighted by his heroism as commander at the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War.
Name Image Birth Death Known for Association Reference Henry L. Benning: Apr 2, 1814: Jul 10, 1875: Judge on the Georgia Supreme Court; Confederate Army general; namesake of Fort Benning: Born and died in Columbus [28] Eugene Bullard: Oct 9, 1895: Oct 12, 1961: First African-American military pilot Born in Columbus [29] William Calley: Jun 8, 1943
In November 1992, Durousseau enlisted in the United States Army [2] and was stationed in Germany, where he met a woman named Natoca. The two married in 1995 in Las Vegas. In 1996 the couple were transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia, where, on March 13, 1997, Durousseau was arrested for kidnapping and raping a young woman. However, in August of ...
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The U.S. Army installation Fort Benning was named after Benning. It is home to the U.S. Army Infantry School and is located near Columbus, Georgia. During World War II, a Liberty ship was named in honor of Benning. The SS Henry L. Benning, United States Merchant Marine 0946, was built in Baltimore, Maryland and went into service on March 9 ...