World War, 1939-1945

Richard Beckman holds a rifle during boot camp at Fort Custer, Michigan.

Richard Beckman, second from right, poses with three unidentified Federal Bureau of Investigation trainees while stationed at Fort Custer, Michigan. Beckman labeled the photo "Four to be Married Soon".

Richard Beckman holds a rifle during boot camp at Fort Custer, Michigan.

Richard Beckman poses outside the Hart Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Richard Beckman aims a rifle at a target during boot camp at Fort Custer, Michigan.

Richard Beckman does a headstand during basic training at Fort Custer, Michigan.

Richard Beckman, left, with Chuck Barr during Federal Bureau of Investigation Training with the United States Army. Beckman was an United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment agent during World War II. He was also a member of the United States Army unit that was assigned to guard President Harry S. Truman at Cecilienhof during the Potsdam Conference.

Richard Beckman poses for a photo in uniform while at Basic Training with the United States Army at Camp Dodge in Johnson, Iowa.

Richard Beckman, center, stands with two unknown soldiers during basic training at Fort Custer, Michigan during World War II.

Richard Beckman with his wife, Rosemary at Fort Custer, Michigan where Richard Beckman was stationed during World War II.