Korean War
| Service # | 53059966 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 15 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Beard was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Beard was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy in North Korea on March 14, 1953 and died of those wounds the following day.