Johnny Beas Sr.:
CLASS OF 1965
Franklin CollegeClass of 1965
Franklin, IN
Johnny's Story
Johnny is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Johnny's schools include Franklin College. Johnny later attended Hartford State. Johnny works(ed) at Retired.
Music Johnny likes includes Oldies But Goodies, Elvis Presley songs, Old Time Rock and Roll. Books Johnny likes include Blackhore Riders, It Doesnt Take Hero, The Johnstown Flood by David Mccullough. Movies Johnny likes include Full Metal Jacket, Star Wars saga, Star Trek. TV shows Johnny likes include Pawn Stars on History, CSI INVESTIGAÃÃO CRIMINAL, DOTTOR HOUSE.
One of Johnny's favorite quotes is:"It's Better to try to do something
and fail at that deed.
Than try to do Nothing
and alway's suceed.".
More about Johnny:"1946:Born
1965: Grad. HS. Went to Detroit, Mich. Got a job with BUCO (Mototorcycle Helmet's etc.) Now in Mexico.
1965: Oct. Joined the Army ...Expand for more
Basic & AITat Ft. Jackson, SC -- Ft Benjimen Harrison, Ind.-- Ft.Dix, NJ -- Camp Drum, NY. TDY Vol. for Viet-Nam.
Sent to Ft. Meade, MD. 3/11th ACR
Flew from Dulles to San Fransico, Calif. Boarded the USNS Barnnet for
sail to Viet -Nam (22 days) With a stop in Subic Bay. Went ashore in Nam 9/111/1966 - Ben Hoa Staging area. Nov. set up a perminate Base
in XuanLoc. Returned to the States by plane (22 hrs) in July to Ft. Stewart, Ga.
1968: Discharged and returned to Johnstown, Pa. Unemployment office offered a job in Ct.
1968: Dec. Hired by Pratt & Whitney
1971: Married Shirley Davis. Got two step-sons Ed & Chuck, Nugent
1971: First son Herbert A. Beas
1973: second son John Beas Jr.
1992: Bought a New Harley
1995: Trip to Austin. Wife & I by Bike
2001: Retired from Pratt
2012: Riight leg amputated abov knee".
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