World War II Honoree

John J. Purcell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Southold, New York

Honored By

The Purcell Family

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH COMPANY G, 348TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION AS A LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.