World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard Beshears
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Barium Springs, North Carolina
Honored By
Rev. Earl D. Beshears
Relationship
Son
SERVED ON THE USS HORNET FROM THE DAY SHE WAS COMMISSIONED TO THE DAY SHE WAS SUNK IN THE PACIFIC. WAS PRESENT AT THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY, THE LAUNCHING OF DOOLITTLE'S RAID AND THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA.