Kermit Beahan

War Hero

Birthday August 9, 1918

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Joplin, MO

DEATH DATE Mar 10, 1989 (70)

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About

Decorated United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who garnered a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts for his heroics during World War II and the atomic bombings of Japan.

Before Fame

He first joined the Air Forces in 1942 as an aviation cadet after attending Brown University to play football.

Trivia

He flew in over 30 missions during his service as a bombardier.

Family Life

He was born in Joplin, Missouri and died of a heart attack in Texas.

Associated With

Actor Lee Paul also served in the United States Air Forces.