Harold Debenham wearing a military uniform and peaked cap.

October 5, 1926 – Unknown

Harold Debenham

Personal Information

Birthplace: Junction City, KS

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Apr 10, 1946

Discharged: Jul 30, 1970

Honored By: Debenham Family

Biography

Harold Debenham had a long and distinguished career with over 24 years of service spanning 5 separate enlistments.
He served in both the Pacific and European Theaters and several countries, including Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Germany. He served a combat tour in Vietnam.
During his 24 years of service, he received numerous Awards and Decorations. Among those were:
-WW II Victory Medal
-Occupation Medal for Japan
-National Defense Service Medal
-AOM (Army of Occupation Medal – Germany)
-Vietnam Service Medal
-Bronze Star
-Good Conduct Medal with 6 clusters

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