According to the U.S. Department of War, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died March 8 from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. He was assigned to the 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colorado.
A memorial service for Pennington, who was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant, was held at Central Hardin High School last Saturday. Inurnment of Pennington’s remains at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff will take place in a private ceremony on Friday.
Individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the commonwealth are encouraged to join in this tribute.
