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Sgt John Robert Beck

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Sgt John Robert Beck Veteran

Birth
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
Death
30 Aug 1968 (aged 24)
Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
Burial
East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.7520583, Longitude: -73.3961611
Plot
Section N Site 28994-A
Memorial ID
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Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

John Robert Beck was born on 27 April 1944 in Goshen, NY.

On 30 August 1968, Sergeant John Robert Beck was serving with Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 17, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Sgt Beck was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge
Purple Heart
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name John Robert Beck is located on Panel 45W Line 004 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Sgt John R. Beck has Honoree Record 3438 at MilitaryHallofHonor.com.
Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

John Robert Beck was born on 27 April 1944 in Goshen, NY.

On 30 August 1968, Sergeant John Robert Beck was serving with Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 17, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Sgt Beck was killed in action when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge
Purple Heart
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name John Robert Beck is located on Panel 45W Line 004 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Sgt John R. Beck has Honoree Record 3438 at MilitaryHallofHonor.com.

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