World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Favret
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio
Honored By
James L. Favret, Jr.
Relationship
Son
FOUGHT IN MANY BATTLES IN FRANCE, GERMANY AND BELGIUM WITH THE 119TH INFANTRY, COMPANY L. ALSO FOUGHT WITH COMPANY A, 8TH BATTALION, 2ND REPLACEMENT REGIMENT. CARRIED A BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE. WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL WHILE ON NIGHT PATROL, FEBRUARY 24, 1945 AT MALMEDY, BELGIUM. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.