World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ronald E. Beck
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Honored By
Bill Mahood
Relationship
Crew Mate & Friend
NAVIGATOR, B-17, 12TH AIR FORCE, 5TH WING, 2ND BOMB GROUP, 96TH SQUADRON. PARTICIPATED IN 26 BOMBING RAIDS OVER ITALY AND PANTANELLA. SHOT DOWN ON 22ND RAID AFTER BOMB DROP OVER NAPLES. SPENT 3 DAYS IN THE WATER BEFORE RESCUE AND RETURN TO HOSPITAL IN NORTH AFRICA.