World War II Honoree

Jess A. Ciripompa

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wheeling, West Virginia

Honored By

Ms. Audrey E. Ciripompa

Relationship

Wife

Five years with the 201st Infantry, Company B. Entered Army in April 1941 and was honorably discharged August 1945. Served in the Aleutian Islands for 2 1/2 years. Awarded Expert Infantryman Badge, MKM Rifle Expert Button, American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Asiatic-Pacific Service Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal.