Korean War
| Service # | 15249130 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 3 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Beck was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Beck was a member of the 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team, assigned to Aerial Port, 8247 Army Unit, Ashiya Air Base, Japan. He was a "kicker" on a C-119 "Flying Boxcar" transport from the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron, 314th Troop Carrier Group. On June 3, 1951, his aircraft was struck with debris from another C-119 that had been hit by enemy fire. It crashed about three miles from Inje, killing him and five crew members.