World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Everett Penberthy
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newfane, New York
Honored By
Jean Penberthy
Relationship
Wife
ENLISTED IN 1937. SERVED IN THE NORMANDY BEACH INVASION ON D-DAY, THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, THE INVASION OF SICILY, AND THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS SUFFERED IN COMBAT.