Fred D. Beans | |
|---|---|
 Beans as lieutenant colonel, USMC | |
| Born | November 3, 1906 Skidmore, Kansas, US |
| Died | September 13, 1980 (aged 73) Annapolis, Maryland, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1924–1948 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-4532 |
| Commands | 4th Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Raider Battalion |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | Brigadier General James D. Beans (son) |
Fred Dale Beans (November 3, 1906 – September 13, 1980) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted as commanding officer of the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion during the Bougainville Campaign. He was the father of James D. Beans, who also served in the marines and rose to the rank of brigadier general.[1][2]
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