World War II Honoree

Arthur R. Beriau, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pittsford, Vermont

Honored By

Joel A. Nichols

Relationship

Grandson

TRAVELED FROM NORTH AFRICA UP THROUGH ITALY IN THE 34TH INFANTRY AND WAS IN THE RED BULL DIVISION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, THE BRONZE STAR, THE SILVER STAR AND RECEIVED AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER AS A SECOND SILVER STAR. WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR CAPTURING AND BRINGING BACK 67 ENEMY SOLDIERS, MAKING WAY FOR HIS DIVISION TO CONTINUE ON.