World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Christian Frank
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dickinson, North Dakota
Honored By
Donald E. Frank, Steve M. Frank, Patrick A. Frank, Joseph C. Frank
Relationship
Sons
SERVED IN THE 49TH ARMORED INFANTRY, RHINELAND. WAS STATIONED IN HOLLAND. HAD SERVED IN THE ARMY 1 1/2 YEARS, THEN WAS ASKED TO BE A TRANSLATOR IN GERMANY. WHILE ON DUTY, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE BROKE OUT WHERE HE WAS. HE WAS SEVERELY BURNED AND HOSPITALIZED FOR 5 MONTHS. HE WAS DISCHARGED AND RETURNED HOME.