Richard Andrew Farrer enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps in June of 2004, serving for four years with 3/8 Marines India Company, including tours in Karmah and Ramadi, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, 22nd MEU in 2007.

On July 27, 2006, while on patrol near Ramadi, Farrer and three other Marines were hit with shrapnel. Along with the Purple Heart, Cpl Farrer was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service.

Farrer has been active and involved in numerous veterans’ organizations and causes, Irreverent Warriors, Marine Corps League, and Military Order of the Purple Heart (TN Chief of Staff).