World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Peter D. Pallescki, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Schenectady, New York
Honored By
Michael Lynett
He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Office of Strategic Services division under General William Donovan (Donovan's Devils). This group was responsible for jumping behind enemy lines and organizing the Italian resistance against the German Army.