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PVT John Lawrence Beebe

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PVT John Lawrence Beebe

Birth
Chincoteague, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Death
16 Mar 1945 (aged 23)
Germany
Burial
Oak Hall, Accomack County, Virginia, USA GPS-Latitude: 37.9393158, Longitude: -75.5435944
Memorial ID
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10225

Silver Star Recipient

KIA WWII
Germany

397th Infantry Regiment
100th Division

Interred Downing Cemetery
Oak Hill Virginia

Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private John L. Beebe, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company I, 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Dolenbach, France, during World War II. Private Beebe's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 221 (1945)

Action Date: World War II

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company I

Regiment: 397th Infantry Regiment

Division: 100th Infantry Division
10225

Silver Star Recipient

KIA WWII
Germany

397th Infantry Regiment
100th Division

Interred Downing Cemetery
Oak Hill Virginia

Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private John L. Beebe, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company I, 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Dolenbach, France, during World War II. Private Beebe's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 221 (1945)

Action Date: World War II

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company I

Regiment: 397th Infantry Regiment

Division: 100th Infantry Division


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