World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Piergalline, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Friends of American Heroes
HE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL IN 1943 TO JOIN THE ARMY. HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE HANDS AND ARM BY MACHINE GUN FIRE WHILE FIGHTING IN ITALY. HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART.