BECKERICH PHILIP L

1LT Philip L. Beckerich was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/09/2025
Canon City, CO
Served in the U.S. Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam with HMM-165 in 71-72
Call sign in Vietnam WHITE KNIGHT
This information was provided by PopASmoke April 2026

More detail on this person: PHILIP L. "Phil" BECKERICH III - Died Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Canon City, Colorado at the age of 78. The cause of death is unknown. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York on February 3, 1947. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Philip served from 1966 to 1973 on HMs/m's Aleric, Opposum, and Olympus. He later became a lifetime vice president of the Exeter Submarine Association Branch. He was a Life Member of Vietnam Veterans of America - Pleasantville Chapter #49. Philip's funeral took place on Wednesday the 21st of May at 2:30 PM at Exeter Crematorium.

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Date posted on this site: 04/18/2026


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