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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William J. Beckley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Absecon, New Jersey

Honored By

Gary W. Beckley

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF; COMMUNICATIONS SECTION, OPERATIONS PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS & HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 71ST ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION COMBAT, COMMAND B, 5TH ARMORED DIVISION (NICKNAME– VICTORY). RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL. CAMPAIGNS; NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES, AND CENTRAL EUROPE.