World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank Palavido
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Elkins, West Virginia
Honored By
Frank Palavido, Jr.
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH BATTERY D, 81ST AIRBORNE ANTI-AIRCRAFT BATTALION, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. NORMANDY, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WOUNDED IN FRANCE ON JUNE 6, 1944. EARNED THE GLIDER BADGE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.