Rosenham Beam enlisted in the Navy in 1895 at age 18, serving for two years. In 1916 he was commissioned an Army Infantry Second Lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard. He retired in 1951 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Rosenham
Beam
1895
–
May 24, 1981
Born:
Bardstown
,
Kentucky
Home:
Bardstown
,
Kentucky
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Rosenham Beam, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Chief of Staff and subsequently as Deputy Commander, Caribbean Air Command, with headquarters at Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone, from 1948 to 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beam culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Rosenham Beam, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rosenham and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.