The History Show: Michael D. Farquhar – October 18, 2011

Michael "Iron Mike" Farquhar.
Enlisted in the Army in August 1961 at the age of 17. His military career spanned several decades until his retirement from the U.S. Army Reserve in June 1998. He served at Fort Campbell, KY in the 506th Infantry101st Airborne; and in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne, First Cavalry Division from 1971- 1972, for which he was awarded both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a Master Parachutist, Jump Master, Ranger, Combat Pathfinder, and Rigger. He served with the Connecticut Army National Guard, and in the 1990s he was with the 94th U.S. Army Reserve Command and the 1037th USARF School at Fort Devens. His military service meant everything to him – as did those with whom he served.
Mr. Farquhar passed away on January 24th, 2022. He was 78.