World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Beauford Helm, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Decatur, Illinois
Honored By
David S. & Nigel L. Poe
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.