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Frank
Faron
Carpenter
Jr.
POW (WWII)
1901-05-23

–

1978-06-04

Born:

, 

New Jersey

Frank Carpenter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1924. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – 1945

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Frank Faron Carpenter, Jr. (ASN: 0-15870), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until returned to U.S. Military control during operations to liberate the Philippines in 1945.