World War II Honoree

John D. Frandsen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Dodge, Iowa

Honored By

James Lapping

Relationship

Grandson

ENLISTED IN THE NATIONAL GUARD, 1940. 1941, ACTIVATED INTO THE 34TH RED BULL DIVISION AS 1ST SERGEANT IN COMPANY B, 109TH MEDICAL BATTALION. STATIONED IN IRELAND. TOOK PART IN THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY, WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED. RETURNED TO THE U.S. AND AFTER REHABILITATION WAS SENT BACK TO EUROPE WITH THE 69TH DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR.