Jess J Beaver Jr★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On November 20, 1944 Private Beaver was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 35285 |
| Service ID | 36696942 |
| Name | Jess J Beaver Jr |
| From | Madison, Madison County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | July 3, 1911 |
| Casualty Date | November 20, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot D Row 2 Grave 52, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Jess J Beaver Jr is buried or memorialized at Plot D Row 2 Grave 52, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pvt Jess J Beaver, commonly known as Tonnie was inducted into service in October 1943, and received basic training at Camp Blanding, Florida ... In March of 1944 he spent two weeks at Camp Meade, Maryland, prior to shipping out of the country ... In April he landed in England.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Jess J Beaver Jr was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Beaver had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 36696942. Attached to 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment. He was born on July 3, 1911. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Madison county has been included within the archival record. We have Madison listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Beaver experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 20, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Illinois was home to over 28,684 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Illinois was home to over 28,684 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,579 World War I
• 19,317 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,317 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,737 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 212 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 28 Medal of Honor recipients
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