World War II Honoree

Marvin Beam, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lindsay, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE IN 1946, AFTER THE END OF HOSTILITIES. SERVED WITH ARMY OCCUPATION FORCES IN THE 793RD MILITARY POLICE BATTALION IN NUREMBERG, GERMANY. HIS BATTALION WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION AND CONDUCTED LAW AND ORDER OPERATIONS AND PROVIDED SECURITY FOR THE NUREMBERG WAR CRIMES TRIALS. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH 'GERMANY' CLASP. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1948 AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.