FSSF Beckstrom, Miles Reuben

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Beckstrom
  • FORENAME
Miles Reuben
  • UNIT
3 Regiment (3 Company)
  • RANK
Private
  • NUMBER
20631525
  • AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
  • PLACE
Italy 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Detroit, Michigan, USA
born 1920 Mankato, Minnesota
father Rueben C. Beckstrom
mother Marie Bierl
2 years high school
farm hand in civilian life
enlisted 15.10.1940 Detroit, Michigan
achieved rank of Staff Sergeant
real estate saleman postwar
moved to Melbourne, Florida 1976
last residence 606 Dartmouth Avenue, Melbourne, Florida
18.06.1949 married Helen (3 daughters Joyce, Pamela and Patricia,1 son Robert)
died 26.2.1988
 

CITATION:

Distinguished Service Cross : (Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Miles R. Beckstrom, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 16 February 1944. Private Beckstrom's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/6395

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212100788/miles-ruben-beckstrom
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