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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis 'Frankie' Yankovic

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Davis, West Virginia

Honored By

Henry J. Zasowski Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE ARMY ON MARCH 17, 1943. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WHILE FIGHTING IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE SUFFERED FROST BITE TO HIS HANDS AND FEET. USED HIS MUSICAL TALENTS AS AN ACCORDION PLAYER IN SPECIAL SERVICES TO ENTERTAIN THE TROOPS AND EVEN PERFORMED FOR GENERAL GEORGE SMITH PATTON, JR. AND HIS FAMED THIRD ARMY.