World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Arthur Beck, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fontana, Kansas
Honored By
Cynthia Beck
Relationship
Niece
MAJOR; STATIONED IN NEW ZEALAND, WHERE HE MET HIS BRIDE, DOROTHY STEWART. HIS REGIMENT BRAVELY FOUGHT THE JAPANESE ON THE ISLAND OF NEW GEORGIA. HE ALSO FOUGHT IN THE PHILLIPINES WHERE HE LEAD A REGIMENT OF PHILLIPINO VOLUNTEERS REFUSING TO SURRENDER TO THE JAPANESE.