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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph A. Farinholt

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Arbutus, Maryland

Honored By

LTC Drew Sullins

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

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.