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Brigadier General Nolan J. Beat, USMC – AUHS Class of 1936
December 18, 2013 by
Former Colonist and Marine Corps Brigadier General Nolan J. Beat passed away at age 95. He served his country from October 1942 through April 1976. Brigadier General Beat had the distinction of achieving the highest rank of any Colonist to serve in the United States armed forces. He was buried with full military honors at Riverside National Cemetery on Dec. 20, 2014.
During his nearly 34 years of service with the U.S. Marine Corps, Nolan Beat saw tours of duty in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, earning the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” with two Gold Stars, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with a Silver Star. [Read more…]
