World War II Honoree

John Palmieri

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wilburton, Oklahoma

Honored By

Audra K. Majors

Relationship

Granddaughter

SERVED IN THE HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 2ND BATTALION, 38TH INFANTRY, TRUCK MASTER, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN. SERVED 9/5/40 TO 7/3/45. WOUNDED ON 4/27/45 AND 7/18/44. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.