World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Kenneth C. Petitan
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Dr. Debra Ann Burke Petitan
Relationship
Wife
SERGEANT, 12TH DIVISION. WAS ONE OF 2221ST NEGRO SOLDIERS TO INTEGRATE THE FRONT LINES FOR THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, 2 SILVER STARS AND 1 BRONZE STAR. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED.