World War II Honoree

John C. Friel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Covington, Virginia

Honored By

Mr. Bruce Friel

Relationship

Son

Combat Medic attached to the 9th Infantry Division. Entered France at Normandy, went through Saint Lo, crossed the Remagen Bridge and was hit by a land mine that destroyed the jeep he was riding in. Spent 6 months in a Paris hospital and 6 months in the hospital at Augusta, Georgia. Received the Combat Medic Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star and the Victory Medal.