BEARD LARRY L

CW4 Larry L Beard was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/11/2006 at the age of 67.2
Newton, NC
Flight Class 67-1
Date of Birth 08/22/1939
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Barry Geller, SSN search 090108

More detail on this person: Larry Leander Beard

NEWTON -- Mr. Beard, age 67, of Fannie Bolick Drive, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2006 at his residence after a brief, six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 22, 1939 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Carroll C. Beard and the late Annie Jane Fox Beard.

He married Hilte Kress Beard of Germany in 1960 in Switzerland. He was a veteran of the US Army, served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter rescue pilot, and retired as a military officer after 29 years of service. He was highly decorated having received many medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, 3 Bronze Starts, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Med 38, National Defense Service Medal, and many others. During his years of service, he helped save many lives.

There will be no services. The family will receive friends at the residence.

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Date posted on this site: 10/23/2024