World War II Honoree

Frank John Faretta

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Norwich, Connecticut

Honored By

Richard J. Faretta

Relationship

Son

Served in the American and European-African-Middle Eastern Theaters of Operation at Pier 88 Navy Salvage and Diving School New York, New York, aboard USS Redwing ARS-4, USS Savannah CL-42, USS LST-601, USS Quirinus ARL-39, USS LST-519, USS Reina Mercedes IX-26, Naval Hospital Annapolis, Maryland, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia, Naval Hospital Portsmouth, Virginia, Receiving Station Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia and Receiving Station Brooklyn, New York. Awarded the American Theater Medal, American Defense Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal with 2 Stars and the WWII Victory Medal.