World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Beauford Helm, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Decatur, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce & Melinda Jones
Relationship
Family & Friends
SERVED ABOARD THE USS CLAXTON, DURING BATTLES WITH THE JAPANESE AT OKINAWA. WOUNDED BY KAMIKAZE PLANE ON NOVEMBER 1, 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART ON NOVEMBER 22, 1944.