James Dayton Beeler

Korean War
Service #050152
RankSecond Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps
Date of DeathNovember 2 1950
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Second Lieutenant Beeler was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
USNA Class of 1949, Second Lieutenant Beeler was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy in Korea on November 2, 1950.