World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Carl E. Purcell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Alma, Illinois
Honored By
John D. Purcell
Relationship
Brother
Served in the Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Armored Division. Entered service June 1940, landed in Normandy soon after D-Day. Wounded in August, returned back to unit December 17, 1944. Killed in Germany, January 18, 1945.