World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John V. Pennisi
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Honored By
Julia, Anthony, and Francis Pennisi
Relationship
Children
SERVED IN 809TH ENGINEER BATTALION. FOUGHT IN ALGERIA, MOROCCO, SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO AND NORTH APENNINES. EARNED PURPLE HEART WITH BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH FIVE BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.