- SURNAME
Beans
- FORENAME
Fred Dale
- UNIT
3 Raider Bn (Commanding Officer)
- RANK
Lieutenant Colonel
- NUMBER
0-4532
- AWARD
Navy Cross
- PLACE
Bougainville 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 03.11.1906, Skidmore, Kansas, USA
father Fred Darwin Beans (1866-1953)
wife Elizabeth G. (nee Stehle) Beans (1910-1970)
wife Martha B. (nee White) Beans (1911-2003)
years of service 1924-1948
final rank Brigadier General
awards Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Nicaraguan Cross of Valor
resided 100 Severn Avenue #402, Annapolis, Maryland
died 13.09.1980, Annapolis, Maryland
buried United States Naval Academy Cemetery
CITATION:
Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Fred Dale Beans (MCSN: 0-4532), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service as Commanding Officer, THIRD Marine Raider Battalion, FIRST Marine Raider Regiment, in action against Japanese forces on Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on 9 November 1943. Finding his advance pinned down by intense fire while preparing to attack defensive Japanese positions, Lieutenant Colonel Beans unhesitatingly advanced his command post to the front lines without regard for his own personal safety, rallied his men and immediately launched a furious counterattack. Skillfully maneuvering his command for eight continuous hours, he fought gallantly, inflicting heavy casualties and driving the enemy from its position. By his inspiring leadership, courage and intrepid fighting spirit, Lieutenant Colonel Beans contributed essentially to the success of his Battalion in this hazardous engagement, and his great valor was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Fred Dale Beans (MCSN: 0-4532), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of the Fourth Marines, SIXTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, from 15 to 20 April 1945. Called upon to replace the Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, killed in action during a critical period of the Battalion's operations, Lieutenant Colonel Beans assumed command of the badly shaken Battalion during a fierce fire fight and, leading his men under intense hostile fire, accomplished the mission of capturing the enemy bastion of Mount Yaetake. Capitalizing on the advantage gained, he continued the attack throughout the following day to complete the destruction of the Japanese force. His courage, leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Colonel Beans and the United States Naval Service.
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Fred Dale Beans (MCSN: 0-4532), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of the Fourth Marines, SIXTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, from 15 to 20 April 1945. Called upon to replace the Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, killed in action during a critical period of the Battalion's operations, Lieutenant Colonel Beans assumed command of the badly shaken Battalion during a fierce fire fight and, leading his men under intense hostile fire, accomplished the mission of capturing the enemy bastion of Mount Yaetake. Capitalizing on the advantage gained, he continued the attack throughout the following day to complete the destruction of the Japanese force. His courage, leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Colonel Beans and the United States Naval Service.
WEB LINKS:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_D._Beanshttps://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/7529
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58463868/fred-dale-beans
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