Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Arthur E Benkwit
Add photo

Arthur E Benkwit 1921 - 1997

Arthur E Benkwit of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on October 12, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on November 15, 1997.
Arthur E Benkwit
Rochester, Monroe County, NY 14623
October 12, 1921
November 15, 1997
Male
Looking for another Arthur Benkwit?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Arthur.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Arthur E Benkwit's History: 1921 - 1997

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 10/12
    1921

    Birthday

    October 12, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Monroe County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 12056384 Enlisted: February 18, 1942 in Rochester New York Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Private Army Of The United States - Includes The Following: Voluntary Enlistments Effective December 8, 1941 And Thereafter; One Year Enlistments Of National Guardsman Whose State Enlistment Expires While In The Federal Service; Officers Appointed In The Army Of The United States Under Army Regulations 605-10 Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Automobiles, N.e.c.
  • 11/15
    1997

    Death

    November 15, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Arthur

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1921, in the year that Arthur E Benkwit was born, hugely popular Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, silent film star, was arrested for rape and manslaughter after an actress died following a party at his house. He was acquitted after three trials and the jury wrote a formal letter apologizing for the charges, but his career never recovered. His films were at first banned - the ban was lifted after a year - and he was mostly ostracized by the community. He died at 46..
Did you know?
In 1945, when he was 24 years old, on August 6th, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. On August 9th, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. At least 129,000 people were killed in the two bombings and they still remain the only use of atomic bombs in war. An invasion on mainland Japan had been planned but President Truman ordered the bombs dropped instead.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Arthur Benkwit's Family Tree & Friends

Arthur Benkwit's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Arthur's Friends

Friends of Arthur Friends can be as close as family. Add Arthur's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Arthur Benkwit to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top