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CDR Walter Thomas “Cap” Farrell

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CDR Walter Thomas “Cap” Farrell

Birth
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Death
2 Jul 1971 (aged 77)
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Walter Thomas "Cap" Farrell was Baptized 3/6/1894 at St. Michael Church by Rev. J. Sheridan, witnesses Patrick Haney & Anne Haney.

Married 8/16/1916 Margaret H. Trager, 2/1895 – 8/23/1983, by Rev. Charles P. Raffo, witnesses Michael Trager (her brother) & Charles Refetto.

Following in the footsteps of his father Ed, Cap began his career at the US Life Saving Station 10, and later, after the USLSS had become part of the US Coast Guard, served as Commander of the Station in Louisville. Cap's son Walter also served on the station, as did his wife's father and other family members.
Walter Thomas "Cap" Farrell was Baptized 3/6/1894 at St. Michael Church by Rev. J. Sheridan, witnesses Patrick Haney & Anne Haney.

Married 8/16/1916 Margaret H. Trager, 2/1895 – 8/23/1983, by Rev. Charles P. Raffo, witnesses Michael Trager (her brother) & Charles Refetto.

Following in the footsteps of his father Ed, Cap began his career at the US Life Saving Station 10, and later, after the USLSS had become part of the US Coast Guard, served as Commander of the Station in Louisville. Cap's son Walter also served on the station, as did his wife's father and other family members.


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