LCDR WILLIAM N. BEALE, JR., USN

Class 1942

Born May 18, 1920

Died September 19, 1947

Age 27

Hometown Towson, Maryland

Lucky Bag Yearbook

From the 1942 Lucky Bag:

WILLIAM NELSON BEALE, JR.

Bill, Negat

Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Lacrosse 4, 3, 2, 1; Log 3, 2, 1; Reef Points 2, 1; Radio Club 4; Reception committee; 1 Stripe.

One could not find a more consistent person than Bill Beale. Starting from near-by Baltimore, Bill entered the Academy with a great determination to make good. This determination, accompanied by a friendly nature and a happy outlook, have brought him his share of success. Although a star swimmer and lacrosse man, Bill still has time to give to his short stories and much-loved collection of pipes.

The Class of 1942 graduated on December 19, 1941, less than two weeks after the United States entered World War II. The class had previously been scheduled to graduate in February 1942.

Loss

William was lost when his F4U-4B Corsair crashed while operating from USS Midway (CV 41) on September 19, 1947.

Other Information

From researcher Kathy Franz:

William attended St. Paul’s School in Baltimore, and Severn School. He was appointed to the Navy Academy from Maryland’s Second Congressional district.

He married Ann Carswell Tower in March 1943. Their son was named William Arthur. In October 1945, they lived in Pensacola.

His father was William N. Beale of Hillendale Country Club, Towson, and of New York. His mother was Mary Wellener Beale of Baltimore.

William has a memory marker in Baltimore, Maryland. He also has a memorial marker in the Naval Academy cemetery; his wife is buried there. William was survived by her, a daughter and a son.

Photographs

From the Lucky Bag

Class of 1942

William is one of 81 members of the Class of 1942 on Virtual Memorial Hall.

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