World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Beauford Helm, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Decatur, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. Jeremy Waldrop
Relationship
Family & Friends
Served aboard the USS Claxton during battles with the Japanese at Okinawa. Wounded by suicide plane on November 1, 1944. Received Purple Heart on November 22, 1944.