World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John F. Purcell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY AS A CAPTAIN AND COMPANY COMMANDER IN THE FIFTH ARMY. AS THE QUARTERMASTER STAFF OFFICER, HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIES PROVIDED TO THE FRENCH SOLDIERS. FOR HIS EFFORTS HE WAS AWARDED THE CROIX DE GUERRE.