World War II Honoree

Frank Lawrence Barton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

Dora Jean Barton

Relationship

Wife

WAS PART OF THE 3RD ARMED DIVISION. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE RIBBON WITH 5 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, 36TH TANK BATTALION, LIGHT TANK CREWMAN AND FIRST CLASS GUNNER. HAS 2 PURPLE HEARTS 1 OAK LEAVE CLUSTER, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. WOUNDED TWICE. SHOT IN THE LEG AND HAD SHRAPNEL IN HIS FACE.