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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John F. Purcell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Friends of American Heroes

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FROM 1942 TO 1946, SERVED IN ITALY AND NORTH AFRICA AS A CAPTAIN AND COMPANY COMMANDER IN THE 5TH ARMY. AS THE QUARTERMASTER STAFF OFFICER, HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLIES PROVIDED TO FRENCH SOLDIERS. FOR HIS EFFORTS, HE WAS AWARDED THE CROIX DE GUERRE.