World War II Honoree

George S. Petrus

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Struthers, Ohio

Honored By

James Petrus

Relationship

Son

STAFF SERGEANT GEORGE PETRUS SERVED IN THE 376TH PARACHUTE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION OF THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. GEORGE WAS INVOLVED IN THE BATTLES OF SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 6 BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD.