World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank J. Peragine
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
SERVED AS A MACHINE GUNNER WITH THE 26TH INFANTRY WHICH LANDED IN FRANCE 3 MONTHS AFTER D-DAY. SEVERELY WOUNDED BY A 20 MM SHELL WHICH PUT HIM IN HOSPITAL FOR 11 MONTHS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.