Francis S. Currey
Francis Sherman Frank Currey is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States militarys highest decorationthe Medal of Honorfor his actions in World War II.
Currey was born in Loch Sheldrake, New York, on June 29, 1925. After being orphaned at age 12, he was raised by foster parents on a farm in nearby Hurleyville. He joined the Army in 1943, one week after graduating from high school. Although he completed Officer Candidate School, at onlyyears old his superiors felt that he was too immature to be an officer and denied him a commission.
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