African American, Company E, Alaska Highway. Born: 24 June 1921 Marshall County, Mississippi. Died: 28 November 1999, Indianapolis, Indiana. Enlisted:12 Apr 1941 at Camp Shelby, MS and discharged 27 December 1945.
Education: 12th grade. Civil occupation: sawmill. Listed on his death certificate, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. His father was Bob Beard and his mother was Savannah Chers. His wife was Thelma Lee Martin.
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