World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vito Peragine, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Honored By
Terese Phillips
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED AS AN ENGINEER OF A FLYING FORTRESS IN THE 8TH DIVISION. SHOT DOWN ON FEBRUARY 25, 1944. PRISONER OF WAR IN STALAG 17 FOR 18 MONTHS. DEPARTED FROM ENGLAND FOR BOMBARDMENT TO AUGSBURG, GERMANY. RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.