World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William J. Beggs
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hopwood, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Charles B. Bittner
Relationship
Nephew
ENLISTED ON OCTOBER 6, 1941 AT THE AGE OF 15. HE SERVED IN THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, SPECIAL WEAPONS BATTALION, AND LATER WITH THE 3RD MARINE DIVISION, COMPANY B, 1ST BATTALION, 9TH MARINES. HE WAS PART OF THE FORCE THAT LIBERATED GUAM ON JULY 21, 1944, AND ALSO SERVED ON GUADALCANAL.