United States of AmericaPOW / MIA · Still unaccounted for
Sergeant Elmer Sylvester Beck served in the U.S. Army. Elmer served in World War II. Elmer was 24 years old.
What Happened
Sgt Elmer S. Beck joined the National Guard in Milton, Pennsylvania on 17 February 1941. | | Sgt Beck was last seen when German forces launched a strong counter-attack after his squad had taken Hill 515. | | He was officially declared dead one year and one day after he was reported missing in action.
Keepsakes
Shared stone
Service Record
Awards & Decorations
2
Memorials
Tablets of the Missing at Luxembourg American Cemetery
cut as BECK ELMER SYLVESTER
Burial Information
Cemetery
Luxembourg American Cemetery
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Elmer Sylvester Beck
Sergeant
U.S. Army
109th Infantry Regiment
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