World War II Honoree

Edward James Beckwell

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Charles P. Beckwell, D.D.S.

Relationship

Nephew

NAVAL TRAINING STATION IN FARRAGUT, IDAHO; COMPANY A, 2ND MEDICAL BATTALION, 2ND MARINE DIVISION, FLEET MARINE FORCE IN FIELD. COMPANY B, 2ND MEDICAL BATTALION, 2ND MARINE DIVISION, FLEET MARINE FORCE IN FIELD; COMPANY D, 5TH MEDICAL BATTALION, 5TH MARINE DIVISION, FLEET MARINE FORCE IN FIELD. MEDICAL SCHOOL BATTALION TRAINING CORPS AT CAMP PENDLETON IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA. HOSPITAL CORPS SCHOOL AT HOSPITAL IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. RECEIVED THE POINT SYSTEM, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 STAR. HELD ALSO APPRENTICE SEAMAN, SEAMAN 2ND CLASS, HOSPITAL APPRENTICE 2ND CLASS, HOSPITAL APPRENTICE 1ST CLASS AND PHARMACIST'S MATE 3RD CLASS. HONORABLE DISCHARGE.