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Last Rank
Captain
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Last Primary NEC
000X-Unknown Navy Officer Classification/ Designator
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Last Rating/NEC Group
Line Officer
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Primary Unit
1961-1962, COMSUBRON 8, COMSUBGRU 6
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Service Years
1939 - 1966
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Cold War
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth
1918 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
Kent Weekly (SS/DSV) (DBF), EMCS
to remember
Beach, Edward Latimer, Jr., CAPT USN(Ret).
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Contact Info
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Home Town
New York |
Last Address
Washington, D.C.
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Date of Passing
Dec 01, 2002 |
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Location of Interment
U.S Naval Academy Cemetery - Annapolis, Maryland |
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Last Known Activity
His Navy Cross Citation reads:
The Navy Cross is presented to Edward Latimer Beach, Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action as Executive Officer, Navigator and Assistant Approach Officer on board the U.S.S. TIRANTE (SS-420) on the First War Patrol of that submarine during the period 3 March 1945 to 25 April 1945, in enemy controlled waters of the East China Sea. Lieutenant Commander Beach rendered valiant service to his commanding officer in penetrating mined and shoal-obstructed shallow waters in defiance of hostile shore-based radar stations and aircraft. By his excellent judgment and keen understanding of attack problems, he aided immeasurably in sending torpedoes into targets with deadly accuracy and contributed to the sinking of three Japanese cargo ships, one large transport, a hostile tanker, three patrol frigates, and one lugger, totaling 28,000 tons of shipping vital to the enemy's ability to prosecute the war. Through his experience and sound judgment he assisted in bringing his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to his officers and men and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Honors
Sword of the Class of 1897 from the United States Naval Academy
Giant of Adventure Award (1960) from the popular men's magazine Argosy
Honorary Doctor of Science (Sc.D) from the American International College
Magellanic Premium (1961) from the American Philosophical Society
Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt Prize in Naval History (1987) from the New York Council of the Navy League
Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement (1980; 2000) from the Navy League
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1940-1941, USS Chester (CA-27)
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1941-1941, USS Lea (DD-118)
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1942-1942, USS Trigger (SS-237)
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1945-1945, USS Tirante (SS-420)
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1945-1945, USS Piper (SS-409)
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1945-1947, Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS)
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1948-1950, USS Amberjack (SS-522)
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1951-1953, USS Trigger (SS-564)
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1957-1958, USS Salamonie (AO-26)
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1959-1961, USS Triton (SSN-586)
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1961-1962, COMSUBRON 8, COMSUBGRU 6
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