World War II Honoree

Frank C. Neid

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Valley Stream, New York

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

PROUDLY SERVED WITH THE THIRD ARMY, 'C' COMMAND, 135TH ENGINEERS WITH THE RANK OF SERGEANT TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE. SERVED UNDER GENERAL GEORGE PATTON 1942-1945. HE ALSO SERVED IN TRINIDAD, GERMANY, ENGLAND, FRANCE, AND BELGIUM. A RIFLE EXPERT AND RECIPIENT OF THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT FOR HIS ASSISTANCE IN THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE. HE LANDED ON NORMANDY ON HIS BIRTHDAY. HE ALSO PREPARED RADIO EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO D-DAY INVASION.