World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Karl E. Beem
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ashland, Ohio
Honored By
Steven J. Beem
Relationship
Son
DURING WWII HE SERVED AS A 1ST SERGEANT WITH COMPANY E, 145TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 37TH INFANTRY DIVISION. THE DIVISION SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, FIGHTING ON NEW GEORGIA, BOUGAINVILLE AND THE PHILIPPINES, WHERE THE DIVISION CAPTURED THE HEAVILY FORTIFIED CITY OF MANILA.