World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Garrett W. Beukema
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
George M. Beukema
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH 7TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN CAMPAIGNS OF NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY, AND SOUTHERN FRANCE. WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF CISTERNA IN 1944. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND A COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.