1st Lt Beryl R. Newman
Medal of Honor, W.W. II
Walking straight into the mouth of early death facing superior enemy fire power and while greatly outnumbered, this soldier displayed courage and valor, above and beyond the call of duty. His act of conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity occurred May 26, 1944 near Cisterna, Italy. As the result of his actions, President Roosevelt decorated then Captain Newman, with the Medal of Honor. Our nation’s highest military award.
Medal of Honor
W.W. II
1st Lt Beryl R. Newman
Co. F. & G, 133rd Inf. Regt. 34th Inf. Div.
Born Nov. 2, 1911
Died March 8, 1998
Marker is on General Puller Highway (Virginia Route 17) near Gloucester Road (Route 33).
Courtesy hmdb.org
