World War II Honoree

Paris E. Perswell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Honored By

William E. Shaklee

Relationship

ROTC Classmate

APPOINTED SECOND LIEUTENANT MAY 14, 1942, FROM ROTC, OKLAHOMA A & M COLLEGE, STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA, AND WAS ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY JUNE 2. HE SERVED IN THE 26TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION, AS A PLATOON LEADER. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 28, 1943, IN SOUTHERN TUNISIA, AND WAS BURIED IN THE NORTH AFRICA AMERICAN CEMETERY, CARTHAGE, TUNISIA. HIS AWARDS INCLUDED THE SILVER STAR AND PURPLE HEART WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER.