World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Clayton Melvin Beigh
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Woonsocket, South Dakota
Honored By
Family
STORMED THE BEACHES OF OMAHA ON D-DAY. HE WAS SHOT AND WAS A PRISONER OF WAR. HE WAS IN THE 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 175TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALION, E COMPANY. HE WAS CAPTURED ON JUNE 12, 1944.