World War II Honoree

Earl Samuel 'Sam' Farmer

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Wall, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mrs. Linda J. Stokes

Relationship

Sister

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER DURING THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA AS PART OF OUTFIT E COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 7TH REGIMENT, 1ST DIVISION OF THE MARINE CORPS WITH THE RANK OF CORPORAL. WOUNDED ON APRIL 12, 1945 IN THE HAND AND LEG. DUE TO THE INJURIES SUSTAINED, WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. HONORABLE DISCHARGE AND RECEIVED A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.