1st Lt Beryl R. Newman

Facing superior enemy firepower while greatly outnumbered and walking straight into the mouth of early death, 1st Lt Beryl R. Newman displayed courage and valor above and beyond the call of duty. His conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity occurred on May 26, 1944, near Cisterna, Italy. As a result of his actions, President Roosevelt decorated then Captain Newman with the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award. He served in Co. F. and G, 133rd Inf. Regt., 34th Inf. Div., and was born Nov. 2, 1911, and died March 8, 1998.

Saluda, Virginia · United States