Ben Harrell

1911–1981 (age 70)

Biography

Ben Harrell lived a full life spanning seven decades of the twentieth century. Born in 1911, he was part of a generation that witnessed tremendous change and growth in America.

His memory is preserved at San Francisco National Cemetery, where he rests among those who contributed to the fabric of American life during his era.

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