World War II Honoree

Frank Perconte

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Joliet, Illinois

Honored By

Cindy Schmit

Relationship

Friend

SERGEANT. SERVED WITH EASY COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION, 506TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. JUMPED INTO NORMANDY ON D-DAY, PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION MARKET GARDEN, THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, AND THE ASSAULT ON THE TOWN OF FOY. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART AND NUMEROUS CITATIONS.