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Navy Federal Credit Union
William
Kelly
Beard

William Beard graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1914.

Awards Received

  • Navy and Marine Corps Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Action Date:

    August 30, 1918

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to William Kelly Beard (NSN: 0-8683), United States Navy, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy based on Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy dated 30 August 1918.