Gordon Beverly Beecroft
Husband Gordon Beverly Beecroft [16220]
Born: 24 May 1922 - Marysville, Yuba, California, United States Christened: Died: 6 May 1945 Buried: - Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, Vacaville, Solano Co, CA
Father: Francis Erke Beecroft [16218] (1901-1982) Mother: Zelma Belle Klemp [16219] (1902-1976)
Events
• Military: 6 May 1945. Gordon B Beecroft
Inducted From: California
Rank: First Lieutenant
Combat Organization:
333rd Fighter Squadron 318th Fighter Group
Death Date: 6 May 1945
Monument:
Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines
Last Known Status: Missing
U.S. Awards:
Purple Heart Medal
Air Medal
Additional Army Awards.• Military: Air Medal. AIR MEDAL -- The Air medal has been awarded to Second Lieutenant Gordon B. Beecroft, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Beecroft, 214 Lincoln Street, for combat action with the Seventh A. A. F. Fighter Command during the invasion of the recently conquered Mariana Islands. Lieutenant Beecroft, a P-47 pilot with the Vampires squadron, was decorated for low level divebombing, rocket and strafing attacks against Guam, Tinian, Pagan and Rota. He entered the service in 1943.
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Burial Notes: Husband - Gordon Beverly Beecroft
Block 07, Lot 387
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