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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Constantine J. Perrus

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

James Perrus

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GUS SERVED WITH THE ORIGINAL 1ST ARMORED DIVISION OUT OF FORT KNOX, KY. HE WAS CAPTURED AT KASSERINE PASS IN NORTH AFRICA BY ROMMEL'S ARMY ON FEB. 17, 1943. HE WAS INTERNED AT STALAG 7-A AND 3-A FOR 26 MONTHS REPAIRING THE RAILROADS THAT WERE BEING BOMBED BY THE ALLIES DAILY. HE WAS LIBERATED BY THE RUSSIANS ON APRIL 25, 1945. HE RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-MIDDLE EAST THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, POW MEDAL AND OTHERS.