Benjamin Roose

Benjamin Edward Roose was born 25 December 1914 in Bakerton, Cambria County, Pennsylvania to Edward and Elizabeth (Harrison) Roose.

He served in the Army during World War II. He was killed in action in France. He is buried in Highwood Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


This is the obituary that appeared in the local newspaper.

This is a picture of the purple heart medal that he earned.