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Sherman
Randolph
Beaty
MIA (Korea) KIA
October 17, 1916

–

April 1, 1953

Born:

Hoquiam

, 

Washington

Home:

Wayne County

, 

Missouri

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Courts of the Missing)

Sherman Beaty was known as the “Loco ACE” and was credited with destroying ten enemy locomotives before he was himself missing in action and subsequently listed as killed in action.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    90th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 153 (March 24, 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Sherman Randolph Beaty (AFSN: 7323A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-26 Invader Attack Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 90th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea in 1953. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.