August T. Farias

August T. "Gus" Farias Jr. (#31305749)
Picture taken August, 2013	Place of Birth Date of Birth Rank Platoon Company Battalion Regiment Division Decorations	New Bedford July 24, 1924 Private First Class H 2nd 329th 83rd Infantry Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge and the Marksman Carbine Combat Infantryman Badge

August T. Farias, was born in New Bedford on July 24, 1924 as the son of the late Augusto and Mary (Paul) Farias. He enlisted on March 23, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts. As a member of the "Greatest Generation", he proudly served his country during World War Two.

After the war, he was employed as a forklift operator at Chamberlain Manufacturing and later was a deliveryman for Rex Potato Chips until his retirement. Gus was a member of the 83rd Infantry Division Association and American Legion, Post 1, New Bedford.

August Farias Jr., nicknamed "Moussie" and also known as "Gus" or "Augie", died on May 12, 2016 at home following a period of declining health. He was the companion of the late Hazel C. Kristoffersen and a lifelong resident of New Bedford.

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