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Beard, Robert "Bob"

Date of death:
November 7th, 2007
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
104th infantry
During fightings in theNetherlands on 29th October 1944, Bob Beard risked his life in attending first aid to a wounded soldier. Runnig through enemy fire, he reached the wounded man and evecuated him to safety.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

  • - Sacbee.com, Obituary: Robert Beard earned a Bronze Star for WWII heroism, 13th November 2007

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