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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Manuel Perez, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON FEBRUARY 13, 1945 AT LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. LATER KILLED IN ACTION. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.