WT1 Guss Bean served aboard the U.S.S. Quincy (CA-39), a New Orlean-class cruiser, which was sunk by the Japanese on Aug. 9, 1942 during the Battle of Savo Island in the Solomon Islands. Initially declared Missing In Action (MIA), his official status was changed a year later to Killed In Action (KIA). Also see Memorial #20275904 to see his grave marker in the U.S.
WT1 Guss Bean served aboard the U.S.S. Quincy (CA-39), a New Orlean-class cruiser, which was sunk by the Japanese on Aug. 9, 1942 during the Battle of Savo Island in the Solomon Islands. Initially declared Missing In Action (MIA), his official status was changed a year later to Killed In Action (KIA). Also see Memorial #20275904 to see his grave marker in the U.S.
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Entered the service from Alabama.
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