Arthur James Faulker

Arthur was born on October 13, 1924 and passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Arthur was a resident of Ogden, Utah at the time of his passing. Hegraduated in Industrial Journalism. He was drafted into the US Army 97th Infantry in WWII. He stormed the beach at Normandy on D-Day and served through Europe until the end of the war and was then sent to Japan 6 days after Hiroshima serving as a Prefect Director during the occupation. He is a highly decorated Veteran and has received the Kentucky Colonel commendation for Valor in Battle and 3 purple hearts. As Platoon Sergeant of Company B his platoon is credited with firing the last shot of WWII on May 7 1945 near Pilsen Czechoslovakia. He dedicated the âLast Shot Monumentâ Oct. 12 2000 at Fort Benning GA. He was married to Arta. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday May 7 2016 at the Bountiful 34th Ward Chapel 540 North 1200 East. Friends may visit family Fri. May 6th from 6-8 pm at Lindquistâs Bountiful Mortuary 727 N. 400 E. and from 9:30-10:30 am Sat. at the Church prior to services. Internment Lakeview Memorial Cemetery Bountiful Utah.