World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Lavern 'Vern' Puffer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Streator, Illinois
Honored By
VFW Post 6827, St. Petersburg, FL
RIFLEMAN AND BAZOOKA-MAN, AS WELL AS 1ST SCOUT IN THE INFANTRY. EARNED A BRONZE STAR AND 3 BATTLE STARS IN ACTION IN ITALY AND THE SOUTHERN FRANCE INVASIONS. EARNED BOTH EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.