World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Louis James Perla
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Honored By
Robert J. Perla
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE COMPANY C, 27755TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN THE EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGNS. SERVED AS AN INTERPRETER WHILE STATIONED IN ITALY. GUARDED ITALIAN PRISONERS OF WAR AND BUILT ROADS AND BRIDGES. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.