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Frederick Julian Becton

World War II · US Navy · Rear Admiral (Upper Half)

Rank: Rear Admiral (Upper Half)
United States of America

Source Documents

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Navy CrossNavy Cross
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Navy Presidential Unit CitationNavy Presidential Unit Citation
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Ship's PatchShip's Patch
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Silver StarSilver Star
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Navy Commendation MedalNavy Commendation Medal
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Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.pngAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.png
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WWII Victory Medal.pngWWII Victory Medal.png
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Philippine Liberation Medal.pngPhilippine Liberation Medal.png
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American Campaign Medal.pngAmerican Campaign Medal.png
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EAME Campaign Medal.pngEAME Campaign Medal.png
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Croix de Guerre, WWII.pngCroix de Guerre, WWII.png
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American Defense Service Medal.pngAmerican Defense Service Medal.png
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USS Laffey (DD-724)USS Laffey (DD-724)
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MemorialJan 1, 2012

Source URLs

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Events
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The New York TimesObituary of RADM F. Julian Becton, 30 December 1995
WikipediaEntry for the USS Laffey (DD-724)
Valor awards for Frederick Julian BectonMilitary Times Hall of Valor

Other Sources

Source
Events
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/dafs/BattleStars.html#partIII
Other
http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=20208
Birth, Death, Other