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Perri, Peter P., Jr.

Date of birth:
February 28th, 1917 (Jansen/Colorado, United States)
Service number:
20 836 981
Nationality:
American

Biography

Peter P. Perri Jr. was enlisted on October 6th, 1939 and called for active service on September 16th, 1940 at Denver, Colorado. He left for North Africa on June 8th, 1943, arriving there on June 22nd. Between July 5th, 1943 and June 8th, 1945 he served in Europe, arriving in the United States again on June 20th, 1945. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant on June 28th, 1945.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 10th, 1944
Combat Infantryman Badge
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
December 17th, 1944

Received with clasps "RIFLE", "?" and "SUB MG".
Marksman Badge
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Master Sergeant
Awarded on:
June 28th, 1945
Honorable Service Lapel Button / Honorable Discharge Emblem
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Recieved with a silver and bronze star for "SICILY", "NAPLES-FOGGIA", "ROME-ARNO", "SOUTHERN FRANCE", "RHINELAND" and "CENTRAL EUROPE".
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Sources

  • Photo 1: Peter Perri III
  • - Enlisted record and report of separation Honorable discharge

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