World War II Honoree

Sherril Beck

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ovid, Idaho

Honored By

Dan Convery

Relationship

Friend

He entered the service of his country as a private in the Engineer Corps on February 23, 1943. A letter edged in black expressing regrets and deep sympathy, was received by his father from his commanding officer and staff, stating that Sherril had paid the supreme sacrifice on his first day in action. He died on D-Day, in the water before he reached the shore of Normandy, France, during World War II. He was 19 years old.