B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2020 These are a recent acquisition that holds a special place in my collection because of what the vet went on to do after WWII. Born in Columbus, Georgia in 1921 Joseph D. Farish, Jr. soon came to Palm Beach, Florida with his attorney father who had just joined the Florida Bar. Joseph would later attend the University of Florida as a member of their ROTC program, finding himself part of the First Battalion of the UF Second Field Artillery Regiment. Graduating in 1942, Joseph was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to the 5th Field Artillery Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, remaining with them from North Africa to the end of the war, ultimately attaining the rank of Captain. After the war Joseph went back to school and graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in the Fall of 1946, and joined his father’s practice in West Palm Beach. Joseph would go on to become one of the best trial attorneys in Florida, handling divorces for names like Pulitzer, Firestone, and Dodge, and garnering the respect of the legal community. He also championed the cause of veterans, especially after making a return trip to Normandy in 2004, even donating the land that would become the veteran’s cemetery in Palm Beach County. Joseph D. Farish died in 2010 at the age of 89, having left behind a legacy of service and philanthropy. This is a special group to me, also an alumni of the University of Florida College of Law, and though I did not know Joseph Farish he helped better my profession in Florida after serving his country. His group includes his uniform, photos taken overseas mostly in Belgium, his medals (including his Bronze Star and UDC Cross), insignia, his commission as a 1st Lieutenant, a history of the 1st Divison, and miscellaneous paper items. A ROTC yearbook photo from 1942 (Farthest Right on the middle row): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted July 21, 2020 His uniform: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 21, 2020 Some papers and a 1st ID patch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 21, 2020 Boxed campaign medals and photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted July 21, 2020 Artillery Position: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36thIDAlex Posted July 21, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 21, 2020 What a beautiful uniform and great story, he must have been quite the man and saw a hell of a lot in the war. Love seeing legal professionals in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted July 21, 2020 Commission and more photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted July 21, 2020 Medals, insignia, and a wartime photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted July 21, 2020 1st Division History: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted July 21, 2020 Him in law school, 1946: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red One Posted November 3, 2020 Share #11 Posted November 3, 2020 Fantastic group. The Brit made 1st ID patch is the cherry on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberwolf Posted November 6, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 6, 2020 Great group! Exactly what makes a great grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B24AT6 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted November 6, 2020 Thank you guys, I really enjoy this grouping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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