World War II Honoree

Peter J. Gonzalez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Long Island, New York

Honored By

Lucy M. Gonzalez

Relationship

Wife

Served in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Rome, Central Europe and Rhineland. Military policeman in France. Supervised the unit investigating black market activity in France. Wounded in Action. Received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, American Defense Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Named a distinguished member of the 18th infantry regiment. Escorted King George, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth during his tour in Paris. He was a staff sergeant.