Korean War
| Service # | 500967 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | November 7 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant Beard was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Beard was a member of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy in Korea on November 7, 1950.