World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard Joseph Beachman
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Attica, New York
Honored By
Thomas Beachman
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WITH THE FIRST MARINE RAIDER BATTALION. WOUNDED ON JULY 22, 1944 DURING THE ATTACK ON GUAM. COMPLETED SERVICE AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF GUARD DETACHMENT AT EL CENTRO IN CALIFORNIA UNTIL DEACTIVATED ON OCTOBER 1, 1946.