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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis A. 'The Legend' Prettyman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Jersey City, New Jersey

Honored By

Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE ESSEX TROOP. HE WAS INDUCTED IN JANUARY 1940 AND SENT OVERSEAS IN SEPTEMBER 1942. FOUGHT IN CAMPAIGNS IN ITALY, AFRICA AND FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR. CITED BY FRENCH AND AMERICAN MILITARY COMMANDERS FOR HIS COURAGE AND ABILITIES. HELPED LIBERATE MONTREVEL, FRANCE.