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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Howard Blanton Beam

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shelby, North Carolina

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AFTER BASIC TRAINING IN PLATTSBURG, NEW YORK; HE SERVED OVERSEAS WITH THE 51ST ENGINEERING BATTALION FOR 4 YEARS ENTERING NORMANDY AFTER D-DAY. AWARDED 5 BRONZE STARS, A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WHILE FIGHTING IN 5 MAJOR CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.