Robert Benjamin
Private 1st Class, United States Army
Born: September 4, 1960
Years Served:
1988 to 2020 – CENTCOM-Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan
Medals and Awards:
| CT OCS Hall of Fame | 7/13/2021 |
| Meritorious Unit Commendation | 2016, 2011 |
| Combat Action Badge | 1/8/2006 |
| NATO Medal | 5/12/2012 |
| Iraq Campaign Medal | 6/4/2004 |
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal | 5/12/2012 |
| Army Achievement Medal | 1999, 1996, 1992 |
| Army Commendation Medal | 2010, 2008, 2005, 1997, 1991 |
| Meritorious Service Medal | 2017, 2015, 2004 |
| Bronze Star Medal | 3/27/2012 |
| Legion of Merit | 8/22/2020 |
Biography
Robert Benjamin enlisted in the United States Army in 1988 at the age of 27 and served in CENTCOM-Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Distinct recollections of service include: Improvised explosive device (IED) bomb on March 9, 2004, detonated on the main supply routes in support of military operations and humanitarian operations (vic MSR Tampa/MSR Irish); Rocket attacks in Kandhar and Bagram; Commander of 773rd TC, 354th Trans. BN, 167th CSSB, 655th RSG; Deputy Commander, 316th ESC, 310th ESC. Interim Commander, 310th ESC and Distribution Management Chief, 4th ESC/Joint Sustainment Command-Afghanistan.
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