American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim Beach who joined the United States Marine Corps in Walterboro in 1965. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and Advanced Infantry Training, he studied at NAS Jacksonville to become an Aviation Electrician. He was then assigned at MCAS Cherry Point from which he deployed to Da Nang, Vietnam. He returned to MCAS Cherry Point and separated in 1973 as a Staff Sergeant (E-6) with the post-Vietnam drawdown. He then began a career installing and repairing electronic controls and since 1978 has owned and operated Beach Electrical Service of Walterboro. He also raises Angus cattle on his farm.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
