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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Van R. Beathard

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Orange, Texas

Honored By

Gary C. Beathard

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ATTENDED AMPHIBIOUS SCHOOL IN SAN DIEGO, TO OPERATE LANDING CRAFT IN THE INVASION OF JAPAN. FIRST ASSIGNMENT WAS TO CREW THE USS CUNNINGHAM FROM SAN DIEGO TO HAWAII. THE DESTROYER WAS USED IN THE ATOMIC BOMB TEST IN BIKINI ATOLL. THEN ASSIGNED TO THE TANKER, THE USS WINOOSKI AND SAW DUTY IN JAPAN, OPERATING MOTOR LAUNCHES. DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 12, 1946.