World War II Honoree

Francis W. Farrington

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Stockbridge, Michigan

Honored By

Irma Faye Farrington

Relationship

Wife

DRAFTED ON MARCH 20, 1941. SERVED IN HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 975TH FIELD ARTILLERY IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER AS A STAFF SERGEANT. IN CHARGE OF 23 MEN IN A WIRE SECTION OF THE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. SUPERVISED THE STRINGING AND LAYING OF WIRE COMMUNICATIONS IN BATTLE AREA AND AFTER, UNDER FIRE. RECEIVED MANY MEDALS, INCLUDING GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN DEFENSE, BRONZE STAR AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION WWII GERMANY. DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 21, 1945.