DeBary in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Charles Richard Beall

City of DeBary Memorial Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021

1. Charles Richard Beall Memorial

Inscription. As exemplary of DeBary, youth patriotism and good citizenship, the Gray family is proud to honor the name of Charles Richard Beall. In 1966, at 19 years of age, he enlisted in the Army and on March 6, 1968 he was killed in action in Vietnam, the only fatality from DeBary in this United States military engagement. Born and raised in DeBary, his remains are buried locally in Enterprise Cemetery.

Erected by The Gray Family.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Vietnam.

Location. 28° 52.116′ N, 81° 18.63′ W. Marker is in DeBary, Florida, in Volusia County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Dirksen Drive and Buena Vista Street, on the right when traveling west. Located within City of DeBary Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 Dirksen Drive, Debary FL 32713, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-15 Aircraft (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); POW / MIA’s Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Equipment Shed (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Stable (approx. 0.9

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

miles away); Tracking the Tenant House (approx. 0.9 miles away); DeBary Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Working (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeBary.

Also see . . . Memorial Park. City of DeBary (Submitted on June 27, 2021.)

Additional commentary.
1. Gone but not forgotten.
I was fortunate to personally know this hero and his family when I lived in DeBary. I was also honored to serve with him in combat in the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Although it has been more than a half century since he made the supreme sacrifice this memorial to him will help ensure he is never forgotten.

— Submitted March 6, 2022, by Roy Gilmore of Laurel, Maryland.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021

2. Charles Richard Beall Memorial

Charles Richard Beall image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

3. Charles Richard Beall

DeBary Memorial Park sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021

4. DeBary Memorial Park sign

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.