Francis Ling
Born: September 14, 1925
Died: August 25, 1944
Francis H. Ling was a World War II veteran. He was a son of Mr. Arthur Ling of Bloomingdale. He is buried in Franklin Falls Cemetery.
Lake Placid News, October 6, 1944
Pfc. Ling Missing Pfc.
Francis Ling of Saranac Lake, who was wounded in Italy early in the spring, is now reported missing in action in France since Aug. 25, his father, Arthur Ling of Bloomingdale, has been notified.
Pvt. Ling entered the forces in October, 1943. He first landed in North Africa and was later sent to the Italian front where he was wounded. After being hospitalized for several months, he rejoined his regiment and took part in the fighting in France. He was awarded the purple heart.
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