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
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 EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.