Korean War
| Service # | 55042681 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 26 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
Private First Class Beskon 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
Private First Class Beskon was a member of Company H, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded by the enemy near Kuam-ni, South Korea on May 21, 1951 and died of those wounds on May 26, 1951.