World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Irwin Purisch
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Valley Stream, New York
Honored By
Mr. Irwin Purisch
Relationship
Self
Served in American and European Theater of Operations. Received American Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Air Medal and Theatre Ribbon with Battles Stars (In Italy) as Engineer Gunner in B-24 in 15th Air Force, 461st Bomb Group (H) 765th Bomb Squadron (H). Also received WWII Victory Medal, Ribbon for Occupation of Germany, Armed Forces Medal with 1 Silver Palm, American Campaign and Service.