Henry Beck honored with Silver Star for saving lives in Vietnam

Veteran honored 45 years after saving comrades' lives
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45 years later, local veteran honored for saving comrades' lives

DEBARY, Fla.

It may be 45 years late, but Henry Beck was proud to receive a well-deserved Silver Star honor on Veterans Day.

“It's very moving, not only for me but the guys I served with,” Beck said.

A ceremony was held in Beck's honor Sunday at the VFW center in DeBary. Beck served the Army in Vietnam in 1967 when he was 19 years old.

During a jump into the jungle, Beck and other members of the 101st Airborne Division came under sniper fire. His comrades say his heroic actions – taking out two of the snipers – saved their lives.
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