World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Fernando Perez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bexar County, Texas
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Army Buddy
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN COMPANY B OF THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA, NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINES. KILLED IN BATTLE ON LUZON MARCH 25, 1945. MEDALS EARNED: PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH 1 ARROWHEAD, 1 SILVER AND 1 BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR AND THE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.