World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Tom P. Vouvounas
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Youngstown, Ohio
Honored By
An Indebted American
SERVED IN THE INFANTRY WHICH WERE KNOWN AS DOUGHBOYS. WAS WITH C COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 334TH REGIMENT, 83RD DIVISION OF THE 1ST ARMY AND WAS COMMANDED BY GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY. WAS A TECHNICAL SERGEANT AND A PLATOON LEADER. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH PLUS FOUR. WOUNDED BY A BAYONET IN THE FOOT AND SHRAPNEL IN HIS LEG ON JULY 25. RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART AND TWO BRONZE STARS.