World War II Honoree

Frank Arnold Farnell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Honored By

Jeff McCulloh

Relationship

Neighbor

Enlisted as a private in the 26th Division. Went to Officer Candidate School. Upon commissioning, assigned to 13th Infantry, 8th Division. Fought in Europe. Awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct, WWII Victory and French Croix de Guerre with Star and an on the spot battlefield promotion by General Patton for bravery.