World War II Honoree

Albert P. Petrouskie

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Frackville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Glenn A. Petrouskie

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT OF 47TH INFANTRY, 9TH DIVISION. SERVED 2 MONTHS AS PRIVATE IN BASIC TRAINING MEDICAL UNIT 657; 19 MONTHS AS TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE, SURGICAL TECHNICIAN; 5 MONTHS TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE, MEDICAL AIDEMAN. SERVED IN BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS OF NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS.