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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alpherie J. Collette

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Worcester, Massachusetts

Honored By

Joseph A. Collette

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED 1944 WITH COMPANY A, 1ST PLATOON, 331ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 83RD INFANTRY DIVISION. FOUGHT IN 4 CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS WOUNDED AND LATER RETURNED TO DUTY IN SEPTEMBER 1944. HE HAD 250 DAYS OF COMBAT, THE LONGEST COMBAT SERVICE OF ANY OTHER MEN IN COMPANY A. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART.