In the beginning of World War II Matthias Becker was killed in action on January 1, 1944 defending the shores of Alaska having served 1 yr 4 months. His death was described as "non-battle "related but involved some type of a gasoline explosion. He was transferred to a hospital where he died. He was buried at Fort Raymond, Seward temporary until the fighting ceased in the area. When the Army post closed, his body, along with many of his comrades who lost their lives defending our freedom, was transported to Anchorage, Alaska and buried at Fort Richardson National Cemetery awaiting disposition to his hometown, Pittsburgh, Pa. On September 27, 1948 he was finally laid to rest here at St. Michaels Cemetery.
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
In the beginning of World War II Matthias Becker was killed in action on January 1, 1944 defending the shores of Alaska having served 1 yr 4 months. His death was described as "non-battle "related but involved some type of a gasoline explosion. He was transferred to a hospital where he died. He was buried at Fort Raymond, Seward temporary until the fighting ceased in the area. When the Army post closed, his body, along with many of his comrades who lost their lives defending our freedom, was transported to Anchorage, Alaska and buried at Fort Richardson National Cemetery awaiting disposition to his hometown, Pittsburgh, Pa. On September 27, 1948 he was finally laid to rest here at St. Michaels Cemetery.
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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Born in PA. Burial was initially at Seward, and moved after the war.
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