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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Nicholas S. Perusina

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Nicholas S. Perusina

Relationship

Self

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

QUALIFIED FOR SIX CAMPAIGN RIBBONS. AFTER HAVING COMPLETED BOOT CAMP AND MACHINIST'S MATE SCHOOL AT GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, SERVED ABOARD TWO SHIPS, USS VULCAN AR-5 AND GENERAL C. C. BALLOU AP-157. CROSSED THE INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE AND THE EQUATOR, MAKING HIM A 'SHELL BACK' -- AFTER THE INITIATION CEREMONY ABOARD SHIP. DATE OF SERVICE -- AUGUST 17, 1942 THROUGH JANUARY 7, 1946.