World War II Honoree

Pearl H. Beck

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Herrick, Illinois

Honored By

Molly A. Barnes

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HE WAS A RANGER IN THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 142ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY A. HE WENT IN AT ANZIO TO HELP TAKE ROME. MADE 2 LANDINGS, LANDED ON SALERNO BEACHHEAD, RHONE RIVER, SAINT RAPHAEL. FOUGHT IN ITALY AND UP TO AUSTRALIAN ALPS BEFORE HE WAS HIT. DISCHARGED SEPTEMBER 1945.