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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward Charles Becht

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Jersey

Honored By

A Fellow Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVING AS A NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND SERGEANT, HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 179TH INFANTRY OF THE FAMED 45TH 'THUNDERBIRD' DIVISION. HIS UNIT SAW HEAVY ACTION IN SICILY, ITALY, AND SOUTHERN FRANCE DURING THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE. HE EARNED THE SILVER STAR FOR HIS SACRIFICES AND VALOR.