World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank A. Barborich
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honored By
Bonnie Hamm and Franklin Barborich
Relationship
Daughter and Son
ENLISTED 1941 CAMP ROBERTS, FORT BENNING, FORT BRAGG. 503RD PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY A. FIRST SUCCESSFUL AIRBORNE COMBAT JUMP IN PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS, MARKHAM VALLEY, NEW GUINEA NOEMFOOR, DUTCH NEW GUINEA MINDORO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, CORREGIDOR. PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION NEGROS, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR.