World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Rodric Charles Beckham
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Chandler, Arizona
Honored By
Joseph J. Valich
Relationship
Friend
TOP TURRET GUNNER ON B-17 IN 8TH AIR FORCE, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. FLEW ON 18 MISSIONS OVER ENEMY TERRITORY. SHOT DOWN OVER ORLEANS, FRANCE. POW AT STALAG XVIIB. AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, PURPLE HEART, PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AND POW MEDAL.