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Pfc Frank N. Biscotti attended high school for two years before he enlisted in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on 26 July 1943.

According to the Hospital Admission Card File, Pfc Biscotti drowned. His body was never retrieved.

His parents emigrated from Italy.

In an article about his action for which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal was described: The heroic action for which Pfc Biscotti was cited took place on April 20, 1945, at Neumarkt, Germany, where Company "I", 259th Infantry Regiment was committed to action. As Pfc Biscotti's platoon advanced toward their mission of clearing houses on the left flank of the town, hostile sniper, machine gun and artillery fire was encountered. The platoon was then ordered to infiltrate to a position from which they could better return the fire. As Pfc Biscotti, an automatic rifleman, began to crawl forward, he saw some of the enemy positions fifteen yards to his immediate front. According to the official citation, "Pfc Biscotti made a direct assault upon the enemy lines with his weapon, meeting fire with fire and causing the death of two German soldiers. Inspired by his courageous action, the whole platoon followed him and succeeded in completely routing the enemy in this sector. His outstanding courage and the initiative he displayed under savage enemy fire reflect great credit upon Pfc Biscotti and the military service."

It is not sure why is mentioned that Pfc Biscotti was part of the 259th Infantry Regiment. According to the available information, he was part of the 867th Field Artillery Battalion.