World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Theodore Benedict Peurach
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Chris Peurach & Family
Relationship
Son
MEMBER OF THE 1902ND ENGINEERING AVIATION BATTALION, H&S COMPANY, ATTACHED TO THE 77TH DIVISION ON IE SHIMA. SERVED FROM APRIL 21, 1945 TO SEPTEMBER 1945 ON IE SHIMA. RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING AIRSTRIPS ON THE ISLAND SO THAT AIRCRAFT FROM SINKING CARRIERS COULD LAND.