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