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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Samuel D. Piccirilli

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Latham, New York

Honored By

Patrick Piccirill

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

As a soldier in the 47th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, he participated in Operation Torch (the invasion of North Africa November 1942). He was captured at the battle of El Guettar, Tunisia, and sent to Stalag IIIB, Furstenberg, Germany. Moved to Stalas IIA and released by the Russians on April 22, 1945.