Enlisted U.S. Army 17 December 1943 at Baltimore MD. Service No. 33901719. Served at Fort Belvoir VA, then England. Private First Class, Engineers. Killed in action. Awarded Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.
The News, Frederick, MD, March 5, 1945
PFC. HARRY F. FRALEY of Thurmont was killed in action in France on February 14, the War Department notified his wife, Mrs. Norma T. Fraley, over the weekend. Notice of his death will be confirmed by letter, the War Department informed her. In service about a year, Pfc. Fraley was employed by Hammaker Bros., Thurmont, prior to his induction. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Fraley, near Thurmont. Besides his wife and parents, Pfc. Fraley is survived by two young children, a brother and a sister, at home. _________________________________________________________
The News, Frederick, MD, April 22, 1949
The remains of Pvt. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France February 14, 1945, arrived in Thurmont Thursday evening for reinterment. Reburial with full military honors at the graveside, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. with services at the M. L. Creager and son funeral home and final interment in the United Brethren Cemetery. Pvt. Fraley had been in the army only about a year when he died at the age of 25 years. He served with the Fourth Special Battalion in France for one month prior to being killed. He was a son of Baker Fraley and the late Lucy Fraley. Surviving besides his father are his widow, Mrs. Norma Brice Fraley and two children, Nancy and Joe Fraley, Thurmont. Also, these brothers and siters: Mrs. Raymond Davis, Waynesboro, Pa.; Carroll Fraley, Hagerstown; Mrs. Evelyn Brice, Thurmont; Harold Fraley, Graceham; Ray Fraley, Mrs. Revebelle Fisher, Thurmont. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle will officiate at the reburial services, with military honors rendered by Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post AmericanLegion.
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The News, Frederick, MD, April 25, 1949
Reburial of Pfc. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France, was conducted with full military honors in Thurmont United Brethren cemetery, Sunday. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle officiated at the religious rites held in the funeral home, 3 p.m. Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post American Legion furnished the military details at the graveside ceremonies. Colorbearers were Eugene Brice and Albert Ecker. Colorguards were Eugene Valentine and James Mackley. Beemore Poole was in charge of the firing squad, consisting of Lawrence Harne, Harry Fogle, Clifford Clabaugh, Dennis Pittinger, Lee Martin, Elwood Riffle, Joseph Clabaugh and Raymond Knott. Pallbearers were Charles Hoff, Albert Riffle, Jr., Charles Downs, Jr., Curtis Weddle, Jr., Leonard Fogle and Jack Kiser. Buglers were Edward Hobbs and Chester Zentz, Jr. Sergt. Albert Herzog, Brooklyn, was escort for the returning body. M. L. Creager and Son, funeral directors.
The News, Frederick, MD, March 5, 1945
PFC. HARRY F. FRALEY of Thurmont was killed in action in France on February 14, the War Department notified his wife, Mrs. Norma T. Fraley, over the weekend. Notice of his death will be confirmed by letter, the War Department informed her. In service about a year, Pfc. Fraley was employed by Hammaker Bros., Thurmont, prior to his induction. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Fraley, near Thurmont. Besides his wife and parents, Pfc. Fraley is survived by two young children, a brother and a sister, at home. _________________________________________________________
The News, Frederick, MD, April 22, 1949
The remains of Pvt. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France February 14, 1945, arrived in Thurmont Thursday evening for reinterment. Reburial with full military honors at the graveside, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. with services at the M. L. Creager and son funeral home and final interment in the United Brethren Cemetery. Pvt. Fraley had been in the army only about a year when he died at the age of 25 years. He served with the Fourth Special Battalion in France for one month prior to being killed. He was a son of Baker Fraley and the late Lucy Fraley. Surviving besides his father are his widow, Mrs. Norma Brice Fraley and two children, Nancy and Joe Fraley, Thurmont. Also, these brothers and siters: Mrs. Raymond Davis, Waynesboro, Pa.; Carroll Fraley, Hagerstown; Mrs. Evelyn Brice, Thurmont; Harold Fraley, Graceham; Ray Fraley, Mrs. Revebelle Fisher, Thurmont. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle will officiate at the reburial services, with military honors rendered by Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post AmericanLegion.
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The News, Frederick, MD, April 25, 1949
Reburial of Pfc. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France, was conducted with full military honors in Thurmont United Brethren cemetery, Sunday. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle officiated at the religious rites held in the funeral home, 3 p.m. Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post American Legion furnished the military details at the graveside ceremonies. Colorbearers were Eugene Brice and Albert Ecker. Colorguards were Eugene Valentine and James Mackley. Beemore Poole was in charge of the firing squad, consisting of Lawrence Harne, Harry Fogle, Clifford Clabaugh, Dennis Pittinger, Lee Martin, Elwood Riffle, Joseph Clabaugh and Raymond Knott. Pallbearers were Charles Hoff, Albert Riffle, Jr., Charles Downs, Jr., Curtis Weddle, Jr., Leonard Fogle and Jack Kiser. Buglers were Edward Hobbs and Chester Zentz, Jr. Sergt. Albert Herzog, Brooklyn, was escort for the returning body. M. L. Creager and Son, funeral directors.
Enlisted U.S. Army 17 December 1943 at Baltimore MD. Service No. 33901719. Served at Fort Belvoir VA, then England. Private First Class, Engineers. Killed in action. Awarded Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart.
The News, Frederick, MD, March 5, 1945
PFC. HARRY F. FRALEY of Thurmont was killed in action in France on February 14, the War Department notified his wife, Mrs. Norma T. Fraley, over the weekend. Notice of his death will be confirmed by letter, the War Department informed her. In service about a year, Pfc. Fraley was employed by Hammaker Bros., Thurmont, prior to his induction. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Fraley, near Thurmont. Besides his wife and parents, Pfc. Fraley is survived by two young children, a brother and a sister, at home. _________________________________________________________
The News, Frederick, MD, April 22, 1949
The remains of Pvt. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France February 14, 1945, arrived in Thurmont Thursday evening for reinterment. Reburial with full military honors at the graveside, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. with services at the M. L. Creager and son funeral home and final interment in the United Brethren Cemetery. Pvt. Fraley had been in the army only about a year when he died at the age of 25 years. He served with the Fourth Special Battalion in France for one month prior to being killed. He was a son of Baker Fraley and the late Lucy Fraley. Surviving besides his father are his widow, Mrs. Norma Brice Fraley and two children, Nancy and Joe Fraley, Thurmont. Also, these brothers and siters: Mrs. Raymond Davis, Waynesboro, Pa.; Carroll Fraley, Hagerstown; Mrs. Evelyn Brice, Thurmont; Harold Fraley, Graceham; Ray Fraley, Mrs. Revebelle Fisher, Thurmont. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle will officiate at the reburial services, with military honors rendered by Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post AmericanLegion.
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The News, Frederick, MD, April 25, 1949
Reburial of Pfc. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France, was conducted with full military honors in Thurmont United Brethren cemetery, Sunday. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle officiated at the religious rites held in the funeral home, 3 p.m. Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post American Legion furnished the military details at the graveside ceremonies. Colorbearers were Eugene Brice and Albert Ecker. Colorguards were Eugene Valentine and James Mackley. Beemore Poole was in charge of the firing squad, consisting of Lawrence Harne, Harry Fogle, Clifford Clabaugh, Dennis Pittinger, Lee Martin, Elwood Riffle, Joseph Clabaugh and Raymond Knott. Pallbearers were Charles Hoff, Albert Riffle, Jr., Charles Downs, Jr., Curtis Weddle, Jr., Leonard Fogle and Jack Kiser. Buglers were Edward Hobbs and Chester Zentz, Jr. Sergt. Albert Herzog, Brooklyn, was escort for the returning body. M. L. Creager and Son, funeral directors.
The News, Frederick, MD, March 5, 1945
PFC. HARRY F. FRALEY of Thurmont was killed in action in France on February 14, the War Department notified his wife, Mrs. Norma T. Fraley, over the weekend. Notice of his death will be confirmed by letter, the War Department informed her. In service about a year, Pfc. Fraley was employed by Hammaker Bros., Thurmont, prior to his induction. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Fraley, near Thurmont. Besides his wife and parents, Pfc. Fraley is survived by two young children, a brother and a sister, at home. _________________________________________________________
The News, Frederick, MD, April 22, 1949
The remains of Pvt. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France February 14, 1945, arrived in Thurmont Thursday evening for reinterment. Reburial with full military honors at the graveside, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. with services at the M. L. Creager and son funeral home and final interment in the United Brethren Cemetery. Pvt. Fraley had been in the army only about a year when he died at the age of 25 years. He served with the Fourth Special Battalion in France for one month prior to being killed. He was a son of Baker Fraley and the late Lucy Fraley. Surviving besides his father are his widow, Mrs. Norma Brice Fraley and two children, Nancy and Joe Fraley, Thurmont. Also, these brothers and siters: Mrs. Raymond Davis, Waynesboro, Pa.; Carroll Fraley, Hagerstown; Mrs. Evelyn Brice, Thurmont; Harold Fraley, Graceham; Ray Fraley, Mrs. Revebelle Fisher, Thurmont. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle will officiate at the reburial services, with military honors rendered by Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post AmericanLegion.
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The News, Frederick, MD, April 25, 1949
Reburial of Pfc. Harry F. Fraley, killed in action in France, was conducted with full military honors in Thurmont United Brethren cemetery, Sunday. Rev. Ivan G. Naugle officiated at the religious rites held in the funeral home, 3 p.m. Edwin C. Creeger, Jr. Post American Legion furnished the military details at the graveside ceremonies. Colorbearers were Eugene Brice and Albert Ecker. Colorguards were Eugene Valentine and James Mackley. Beemore Poole was in charge of the firing squad, consisting of Lawrence Harne, Harry Fogle, Clifford Clabaugh, Dennis Pittinger, Lee Martin, Elwood Riffle, Joseph Clabaugh and Raymond Knott. Pallbearers were Charles Hoff, Albert Riffle, Jr., Charles Downs, Jr., Curtis Weddle, Jr., Leonard Fogle and Jack Kiser. Buglers were Edward Hobbs and Chester Zentz, Jr. Sergt. Albert Herzog, Brooklyn, was escort for the returning body. M. L. Creager and Son, funeral directors.
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