Person:Fay Begor (1)

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Fay Broughton Begor, M.D.
b.15 Oct 1916 Moriah, Essex, New York, United States
d.9 Sep 1943 Pacific
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Charles Robert Begor, Jr.Abt 1913 - Bef 1997
  2. Fay Broughton Begor, M.D.1916 - 1943
  3. Vernon Lee Begor1920 - 1997
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Fay Broughton Begor, M.D.
Alt Name Fay Begor
Gender Unknown
Birth[1] 15 Oct 1916 Moriah, Essex, New York, United States
Military[1] 1943 Navy
Death[1] 9 Sep 1943 PacificKilled in action in Pacific
Burial[1] Union Cemetery, Port Henry, Essex, New York, United States
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Notes from Find A Grave

Of the 563 destroyer escorts built, 479 remained in service with the US Navy. These ships were named for American naval heroes, particularly those from the early years of WWII. Forty-four destroyer escorts were named for men from the state of New York, more than any other state in the country.

SHIP: USS BEGOR DE711/APD127 (5 Battle Stars) SERVICEMAN: Fay Broughton Begor BIRTHDATE: 15 October 1916 BIRTHPLACE: Moriah

additional information courtesy of sticksandstones #46888135

M.D., McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Dr. Begor was killed in action on board a landing craft in the Pacific while assisting injured soldiers and seamen. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his gallantry under fire on the beaches of Lae, New Guinea in September, 1943.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Fay Broughton Begor, in Find A Grave.
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