April 9, 1923 – September 26, 2011
Francis Bechtold
Personal Information
Birthplace: Gaylord, Kansas
Service Information
Branch of Service: Navy
Unit: USS ABSD-4
Enlisted / Commissioned: Feb 16, 1943
Discharged: Feb 23, 1946
Highest Rank: Shipfitter Second Class
Honored By: The Bechtold and the Winters families
Biography
Francis Bechtold was a very strong man. He loved his family, farm and country. He was very honored to serve his country. He loved to tell stories of all his war experiences.
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