World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Anthony 'Peppy' Papiccio
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jersey City, New Jersey
Honored By
Grateful American
SERVED IN THE 1ST COMPANY OF THE 15TH INFANTRY, 3RD DIVISION AND FOUGHT IN SOUTHERN FRANCE DURING THE D-DAY INVASION. ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE ANZIO BEACHHEAD WITH THE FIFTH ARMY. SPECIALIZED AS A RIFLEMAN-SHARPSHOOTER. RECEIVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS, THREE SERVICE STARS AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.