Paul S. Frament
Paul Stanley Frament, born 4 February 1919 at Cohoes, New York, enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on 29 December 1941. Frament died 19 November 1942 of wounds received in action while serving as pharmacist's mate third class with the United States Marine Corps on Guadalcanal. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his fearless devotion to duty in tending marines under fire.
Paul Stanley Frament | |
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| Born | February 4, 1919 Cohoes, New York |
| Died | November 19, 1942 (aged 23) Guadalcanal |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Naval Reserve |
| Years of service | 1941–1942 |
| Rank | Pharmacist's Mate Third Class |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Guadalcanal campaign |
| Awards | Silver Star |
Namesake
In 1943, the destroyer escort USS Frament (DE-677) was named in honor of PM/3c Frament, sponsored by his mother, Mrs. Edward A. Frament.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
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