World War II Honoree

John Thomas Beck

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Robert Beck

Relationship

Nephew

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC WITH THE 38TH DIVISION OF THE 6TH ARMY, 151ST INFANTRY. SAW ACTION AT BATAAN, NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND THE BATTLE FOR ZIG-ZAG PASS. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR (ON FEBRUARY 15, 1945), THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON WITH 3 STARS, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.