James Francis Bean

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1 May 2005 James F. "Bugsy" Bean served as an artilleryman and was killed in action in 1967. His location was overrun, and he kept the enemy at bay to let his brothers escape to shelter. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery. A childhood friend, who will be remembered forever.

A Note from The Virtual Wall The 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry lost 14 men in a bitter fight at Ia Binu Hoa on 21 June 1967: 155mm Howitzer Battery: PFC James F. Bean, Garland, TX PFC John J. Campa, Chicago, IL PFC George Foster, New York, NY K Troop: 1LT Ponder R. Sims, Princeton, AR PFC Roosevelt C. Curley, Detroit, MI PFC Billy G. Rodgers, Alex, OK L Troop: CPT William F. Abernethy, Winter Haven, FL SP4 Lawrence M. Dawson, Everett, WA SP4 Richard J. Schutz, Calumet City, IL PFC Douglas W. Hill, Lawton, OK (medic, HHC w/ L/3/11) PFC Frank D. Leal, Corona, CA PFC Gary A. McLennan, Flint, MI PFC James L. Whitfield, Augusta, GA PVT Thomas F. Ganion, Peoria, IL The three artillerymen were part of L Troop's Artillery Forward Observer team.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend, John Dickey 3121 Sturgis Lane, Waco, Tx 76708 jimmer9@msn.com 1 May 2005

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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