World War II Honoree

Aldo Peter Provera

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hartford, Connecticut

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

He served in the U.S. Army at the European Front, was wounded, and shortly before the war ended, was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Germany. He was decorated with the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and four major battle stars with the 8th Division, 13th Regiment Anti-Tank.