Beckman, Richard (Richard Robert), 1915-1993

Richard Beckman poses for a photograph with in Southampton, England. The image was taken during the time that Beckman was serving as an agent with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment during World War II.

Richard Beckman stands in a tented fox hole outside of Catz, France during the invasion of France in World War II.

Richard Beckman poses for a photo while on a bicycle at the Abery's home in Reading, England where he stayed from May 24 to June 12, 1944. The image was taken during the time that Beckman was serving as an agent with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment during World War II. Original caption: "Twas quite smashing you know."

Richard Beckman poses for a photograph while in England. Beckman was an agent for the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment during World War II.

Richard Beckman smiles for a photo while stationed in England. The image was taken during the time that Beckman was serving as an agent with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment during World War II.

Richard Beckman in a bi-frame image, stands outside wearing a suit. The image was taken during the time that Beckman was serving as an agent with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment during World War II.

Richard Beckman poses outside of Barkley House while stationed in England during World War II. Beckman was an agent for the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment.

Richard Beckman poses outside of Barkley House while stationed in England during World War II. Beckman was an agent for the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment.

Milton Kroll, left, a Captain in the United States Army and legal advisor to Joseph Dodge, was a lawyer who served as the chief agent in the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment. Right, is Richard Beckman, an agent in the Criminal Investigation Detachment.

From left: Louis Kipperman, Richard Beckman, Lt. Bradford, and Wilbur "Willie" Wagner pose for a photograph in Salisbury, England during World War II.