James Francis Bean
Private First Class
HOWITZER BTRY, 3RD SQDN, 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY, USARV Army of the United States Garland, Texas October 05, 1946 to July 21, 1967 JAMES F BEAN is on the Wall at Panel 23E, Line 98 |
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James F. "Bugsy" Bean served as an artilleryman and was killed in action in 1967. His location was overrun, and he kept the enemy at bay to let his brothers escape to shelter. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery.
From a childhood friend, who will remember forever.
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A Note from The Virtual WallThe 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry lost 14 men in a bitter fight at Ia Binu Hoa on 21 June 1967:
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