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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward Joseph Friel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Natrona, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Janice Friel Kaufman

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ON JULY 21, 1942 AND ASSIGNED TO OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS). RECEIVED HIS COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT ON FEBRUARY 28, 1943 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO 5TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION. TANK UNIT COMMANDER. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER ON MARCH 10, 1945 WAS WOUNDED IN THE FIGHTING IN THE BATTLE OF LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINES. DISCHARGED WITH RANK OF 1ST LIEUTENANT.