Ronald Andrew Beahm

Korean War
Service #4268297
RankAviation Electrician's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy
Date of DeathJanuary 18 1953
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Aviation Electronics Man Third Class Beahm was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Electronics Man Third Class Beahm was a crew member of a P2V Neptune patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 22. On January 18, 1953, his aircraft was struck by enemy fire and had to ditch in the Formosa Straits. He was rescued by a Coast Guard plane but it overturned on takeoff because of rough seas. He was listed as Missing in Action on January 18, 1953. He was presumed dead on January 19, 1954.