Farrell, Joseph P., 1926-
Biographical History
Joseph P. Farrell (1926-) served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Joseph P. Farrell was born on October 17, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He dropped out of high school and joined the navy when he turned seventeen. He served in the Pacific, mainly in Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines. When he was discharged, he got his high school diploma and went on to study electrical training and pursue a career in television. He married three separate times and has four children, one of which passed away due to cancer.
Citation:
Don E. Norton interviews with veterans, approximately 1990-2017 (Joseph P. Farrell (1926-) served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; born on October 17, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; dropped out of high school and joined the navy when he turned seventeen; served in the Pacific, mainly in Hawaii, Japan, and the Phillipines; got his high school diploma and went on to study electrical training and pursue a career in television; married three separate times and has four children, one of which passed away due to cancer.)Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview and autobiography of Joseph P. Farrell, 2006 March 3
Don E. Norton oral history interview with Joseph P. Farrell, dated March 3, 2006. Includes two audiocassettes, a transcript and an accompanying index. Also includes a photocopy of another autobiography written by Farrell.
Oral history interview with Joseph Farrell (tape 1 of 2), 2006 March 3
Recording on audiocassette of an interview in Grand Junction, Colorado with Joseph Farrell, conducted by Don Norton, on March 3, 2006.
Oral history interview with Joseph Farrell (tape 2 of 2), 2006 March 3
Recording on audiocassette of an interview in Grand Junction, Colorado with Joseph Farrell, conducted by Don Norton, on March 3, 2006.
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