World War II Honoree

Joseph A. Farinholt

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Arbutus, Maryland

Honored By

LTC Drew Sullins

Relationship

Friend

ANTI-TANK PLATOON SERGEANT ASSIGNED TO HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 175TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE RECEIVED FOUR SILVER STARS FOR VALOR IN 4 MONTHS, 13 DAYS. HE EARNED THEM ON 13 AND 18 JULY 1944; 13 OCTOBER 1944 AND 26 NOVEMBER 1944. HE WAS ALSO A TWO-TIME PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT AND RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.