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
SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN AND A BAZOOKA MAN, AS WELL AS 1ST OR 2ND SCOUT IN THE INFANTRY. EARNED A BRONZE STAR AND 3 BATTLE STARS IN ACTION IN ITALY AND THE SOUTHERN FRANCE INVASIONS. EARNED BOTH EUROPEAN VICTORY CAMPAIGN AND WWII VICTORY MEDALS.