World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Purcell, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Shelton, Connecticut
Honored By
John H. Purcell, Jr.
Relationship
Son
COMPANY I, 351ST INFANTRY, 88TH INFANTRY DIVISION; MESSENGER, ASSISTANT RADIO OPERATOR. WOUNDED IN BATTLE FOR SANTA MARIA INFANTE, ITALY ON MAY 12, 1944. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.