Grave marker for Frank J. Novobilsky in the Holy Name
Cemetery, Monessen (Westmoreland county), Pennsylvania.
Frank enlisted at
Greensburg, PA on 28 June 1943. Following completion of basic
training and jump school, Pvt Novobilsky was sent to the 82nd ABN
Replacement Depot in England.
On 8 April 1944 Pvt Novobilsky was transferred to Hq
Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th.
He was promoted to the grade of Technician Fifth
Grade on 21 July 1944 and then quickly promoted to of Tec/4 on 9
October 1944.
T/4 Novobilsky was awarded the Bronze Service Arrowhead device for
participation in the Normandy assault. |