World War II Honoree

James W. Farmer, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Austin, Texas

Honored By

Carolyn F. Douglas

Relationship

Daughter

LANDED AT OMAHA BEACH IN NORMANDY ON D-DAY PLUS 6. FOUGHT WITH PATTON'S TANK CORPS IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY UNTIL THE END OF THE WAR ON MAY 8, 1945. RECEIVED NUMEROUS DECORATIONS INCLUDING 2 PURPLE HEARTS, THE BRONZE STAR AND THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS. HE AND HIS UNIT RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED UNIT AWARD.