World War II Honoree

Paul F. Becker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

East St. Louis, Illinois

Honored By

Paul Becker

Member of the 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. Shipped to New Guinea. Had amphibious training in Australia. Made beachhead in Admiralty Islands (Meritorious Citation). Spent three years overseas, and turned down Officer Candidate School (OCS).