The Battle of Saipan and the Heroism of Ben Solomon

What was the last command given by General Saito to his troops on Saipan?

• To surrender peacefully

• To negotiate with the Americans

• To retreat to the mainland

• To launch a suicide attack

Where was Ben Solomon born?

• New York, New York

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

What was Ben Solomon's profession before joining the military?

• Teacher

• Dentist

• Engineer

• Lawyer

How did Solomon prove his leadership during the battle of Saipan?

• By capturing enemy soldiers

• By earning the loyalty of battalion medics

• By organizing a peace treaty

• By leading a successful retreat

What was the outcome of the Japanese bonsai attack on July 7th, 1944?

• The attack led to a stalemate

• The Japanese successfully captured the American base

• The attack was repelled with heavy Japanese casualties

• The Americans surrendered

How many Japanese soldiers did Solomon reportedly kill during his last stand?

• 120

• 76

• 98

• 50

What percentage of the 105th Infantry's two battalions were casualties?

• 95%

• 83%

• 50%

• 30%

Why was Solomon initially denied the Medal of Honor?

• He was not an American citizen

• He was a medical officer and not allowed to bear arms

• He was not present at the battle

• He was not considered brave enough

Who played a key role in finally getting Solomon recognized with the Medal of Honor?

• General George Grryer

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Captain Edmund Love

• Dr. Robert West

In what year was Solomon posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor?

• 1969

• 2002

• 1951

• 1945