Korean War
| Service # | 13313934 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 17 1951 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Farina was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Farina was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. On April 25, 1951, during a withdrawal, he manned a howitzer from the 555th Field Artillery Battalion to slow the Chinese forces. On May 17, 1951, he was Killed in Action while fighting the Chinese during the defense of Seoul, South Korea.