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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frank J. Petrarca

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT, 145TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 37TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON JULY 27, 1943 AT NEW GEORGIA, SOLOMON ISLANDS. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.