THE WALL OF FACES

Nor shall your glory be forgot; While fame her record keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot; Where valor proudly sleeps.

Dear Lt Frank Westerfield, Thank you for your service as an Infantry Officer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Advent, and Christmas is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

Sgt. Frank B. Westerfield (left) has been assigned as non commissioned officer in charge of the Zanesville Marine Corps recruiting station. He is relieving Sgt. Joe Nokes (right). Newspaper photo

I served with f/2/9 and was wounded on July 5th 1967.It was a horrible time a lot of chaos.God bless you and all of your family.L/Cpl LBWebster USMC 1966-1970.I did not know you ,but am gratefull for all marines that served in any capacity.

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Korean War

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Frank B. Westerfield (MCSN: 1153595), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Gunner of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 12 - 13 September 1951. Although sustaining severe and painful wounds on three separate occasions during a series of night-long enemy counterattacks launched against the company's defensive positions, Corporal Westerfield continued to deliver devastating fire upon the enemy. Shouting words of encouragement to his comrades throughout the night, he submitted to evacuation only after the hostile counterattacks had ceased on the following morning. By his outstanding courage, determination and selfless devotion to duty in the face of intense enemy fire, he served to inspire all who observed him and contributed greatly to the successful defense of the company's positions. Corporal Westerfield's heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Action Date: September 12 - 13, 1951

Service: Marine Corps

Rank: Corporal

Company: Company F

Battalion: 2d Battalion

Regiment: 7th Marines

Division: 1st Marine Division (Rein.)