Korean War
| Service # | AF18341798 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | March 18 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Staff Sergeant Beard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Staff Sergeant Beard was a gunner/technician of an all weather bomber, RB-36H, with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill, killing all 23 on board.