World War II Honoree

Edgar Perry Farnell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Stonington, Connecticut

Honored By

Dara Karas

Relationship

Daughter

HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS A BOMBER PILOT IN 75 MISSIONS OVER NORTHERN EUROPE, INCLUDING THE INVASION OF NORMANDY ON D-DAY. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH BRONZE STAR, AIR MEDAL WITH 2 SILVER CLUSTERS, EUROPEAN- AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.