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name
BEATON, Edward J - Date of
birth
1920 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Queens, Queens County, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
12059177 -
Rank
Private -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
1st Battalion,
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
82nd Airborne Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
2 February 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 10 | 18 |
Immediate family
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Members
Angus J. Beaton (father)
Catherine Beaton (mother)
Daniel Beaton (brother)
Hector Beaton (brother)
Frank Beaton (brother)
John A. Beaton (brother)
More information
Pvt Edward J. Beaton enlisted in New York City, New York on 24 February 1942. He jumped into Sicily, Salerno, Italy, Southern Mountains to Naples, Venafro, Casino, Anzio and Holland.
Source of information: Tjarco Schuurman, Peter Schouteten, WW2-Airborne.us, NARA, WW2memorial
Photo source: Jac Engels