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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank A. Begans

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Belleville, New Jersey

Honored By

James F. Begans

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE WAS IN THE 38TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, 7TH ARMORED DIVISION. HE SERVED IN EUROPE FROM 10-4-44 TO 5-26-45. HIS DIVISION SAW BATTLE IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM. HE WAS CAPTURED ON 12-22-44 BY GERMAN FORCES DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN THE ARDENNES FOREST, BELGIUM. HE WAS A PRISONER OF WAR FROM 12-22-44 TO 4-18-45. HE WAS LIBERATED 4-18-45 FROM STALAG #4 BY THE U.S. 3RD ARMY. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL.