World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin Beckman
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
O'Fallon, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Edward A. Funk
RIGGER WITH THE 39TH ENGINEER COMBAT REGIMENT. LANDED ON ANZIO BEACHHEAD AND HELPED CLEAR ROUTE FOR 5TH ARMY. ALSO SERVED IN ORAN, ALGERIA TO FRENCH MOROCCO.