World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Merrill S. Ferrara
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Family
HONORABLY SERVED AS A 2ND LIEUTENANT WITH THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, OMAHA BEACH AND EUROPE. WOUNDED ON D-DAY. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR HIS GALLANTRY IN ACTION.