Beach, Edward Latimer, Jr., CAPT

Deceased
 
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Final Rank
Captain
Last Designator
00X-Unknown NOC/Designator
Last Designator Group
Rating/NEC Group Unknown
Primary Unit
1963-1966, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) CNO
Service Years
1935 - 1966
Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Cold War
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Home State
New York
New York
Year of Birth
1918
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
New York
Last Address
1622 - 29th St. NW
Washington DC 20007
Date of Passing
Dec 01, 2002
 
Location of Interment
U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM) - Annapolis, Maryland
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Across the road from Beach Hall
Military Service Number
82 573

 Official Badges 

President of the United States


 Unofficial Badges 




 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
United States Naval InstituteSubmarine Veterans of WW IIU.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM)United States Navy Memorial
WWII Memorial National Registry
  1935, United States Naval Institute - Assoc. Page
  1970, Submarine Veterans of WW II - Assoc. Page
  2002, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium (VLM) (Annapolis, Maryland)
  2002, United States Navy Memorial - Assoc. Page
  2002, WWII Memorial National Registry - Assoc. Page


 Additional Information
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.

   
Other Comments:

He served as Presidential Aide to Dwight D Eisenhower.


Honors

Sword of the Class of 1897 - United States Naval Academy
Giant of Adventure Award (1960) - Argosy Men's Magazine
Honorary Doctor of Science (Sc.D) - American International College
Magellanic Premium (1961) - American Philosophical Society
Theodore and Frankilin D. Roosevelt Prize in Naval History (1987) - New York Council of the Navy League
Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement (1980; 2000) - The Navy League

 

   

  1939-1941, USS Lea (DD-118)

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From Month/Year
September / 1939

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September / 1941

Unit
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Rank
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 USS Lea (DD-118) Details

USS Lea (DD-118)
Hull number DD-118

Type
Surface Vessel
 

Parent Unit
Surface Vessels

Strength
Destroyer

Created/Owned By
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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2022
   
   
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9 Members Also There at Same Time
USS Lea (DD-118)

Crowley, John Daniel, CAPT, (1931-1961) Lieutenant
Raymond, Jonathan Stone, LT, (1940-1944) 00 00X Lieutenant
Ward, Sibley Logan, CDR, (1935-1960) Lieutenant
Beach, Jr., Edward, CAPT, (1939-1966) Lieutenant Junior Grade
Beach, Jr., Edward Latimer, CAPT, (1939-2002) Lieutenant Junior Grade
Glover, Arnold, PO1, (1941-1946) BM BM-0000 Petty Officer 1st Class
Llantada, Pedro, PO1, (1929-1949) MAT MATT-0000 Mess Attendant First Class
Tow, Paul Herbert, PO3, (1939-1942) S2c S2c-0000 Seaman Second Class
Dilger, Robert Harry, PO1, (1937-1945) F2c F2c-0000 Fireman Second Class

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