Son of Mr. and Mrs. Audie Beerup. Enlisted December 23, 1941. Basic training at Camp Roberts, California. Wounded July 25, 1944 at New Guinea, New Guinea Campaign, Papuan Campaign. Decorations: Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, 2 Battle Stars, Purple Heart, Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and Combat Infantry Badge. Discharged January 27, 1945 from Mayo General Hospital, Galesburg Illinois.