World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward Boykin Beard
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Camden, South Carolina
Honored By
Nelson McLeod
Relationship
Cousin
ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMY AIR FORCE ON 1 SEPTEMBER 1944. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS AN AVIATION CADET FROM THE 2116 ARMY AIR FORCE BASE UNIT ON 30 NOVEMBER 1945.