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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 2015
Page
13
Charles Benson, a Harriman Tennessee native, recounts landing at Utah Beach with the 4th Infantry Division and coordinating with paratroopers. He describes enlisting with a cousin after working in a rock quarry, facing draft uncertainty, and the wartime toll on peers as of 2015.
Rea son Today profiles 96 year old Army veteran Benson living in Aiken since 1945. He plans to apply for the French Medal of Honor and already holds Bronze Stars and campaign ribbons among other decorations. He remains active with yard work and daily driving.
City Council unanimously approves annexation of property to establish an equestrian RV park serving City and County events. Funding for trench testing in Gem Lakes comes from Engineering's Other Professional Services, with $8,000 allocated from the city budget. Richard Cram notes the facility aims to meet clientele needs and rival North Carolina and Camden facilities. Dan Brown reports.
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