World War II Honoree

Spud A. Bellucci

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mount Union, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Trudy B. McElwain

Relationship

Daughter

SAW ACTION IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND AUSTRIA. HE WAS A PART OF COMPANY K, 114TH INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE 44TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HIS MILITARY SERVICE WAS A STEADY CLIMB FROM PRIVATE TO 2ND LIEUTENANT, THE COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT CAME AS A BATTLEFIELD HONOR. HE WAS WOUNDED IN FOUR ENGAGEMENTS. AWARDS AND MEDALS INCLUDE: THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR FOR GALLANT ACTION, OAK LEAK CLUSTER WITH 3 BUTTONS FOR THE FOUR ENGAGEMENTS IN WHICH HE WAS WOUNDED, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL. ONCE HIS REGIMENT SERVED 150 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITH NO RELIEF. WAS IN LINE TO BE MADE A CAPTAIN WHEN THE WAR ENDED.