More than 50 of Joseph A. Farinholt’s family and friends, and other military veterans gathered at Carroll Post 31 of the American Legion in Westminster on Nov. 19 to honor the former soldier and Finksburg resident who served in Europe during World War II with the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division.
Joseph A. Farinholt, who lived in Finksburg, died at the age of 79 in 2002. During World War II he earned four Silver Stars, the third-highest decoration for valor in military combat.