Walter Benjamin Garland
American soldier (1913–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Benjamin Garland (27 November 1913 – January 1974) was an American soldier, activist, and politician. Garland was a volunteer in the Washington Battalion of the XV International Brigade fighting for Republican Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Following the conclusion of the war, Garland joined Communist Party USA and ran for office in New York. He later worked alongside Paul Robeson as a bodyguard. Garland died in Columbus, Ohio in 1974.[1][2]
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Birth name | Walter Benjamin Stephen Garland |
Born | 27 November 1913 (1913-11-27) New York City |
Died | January 1974(1974-01-00) (aged 60) Columbus, Ohio |
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Years of service | 1931–1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant, First Sargent |
Battles/wars | Battle of Jarama, Battle of Brunete |
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