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Purple Heart "P" Surnames

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NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received
Paesano, Peter L.PfcDecember, 1944FranceBrooklyn, New YorkArmy, wounded in the Battle of the Bulge.Submitted by his grandson: Peter Calamera 
Pair, Ralph D.Sgt.January 9, 1945LuzonAtlanta, GeorgiaArmySubmitted by his Grandson: Robert Laurens 
Paisley, John W.Sgt.September 30, 1944 {*}Dearborn, MichiganMuenster, GermanyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Denise Hussey 
Paiva, GeorgePfc.1944 {*}ItalyNew Bedford, MaineClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Joseph Paiva 
Palmer, James D.Lt.April, 1943 {*}Atlantic OceanRichmond, VAUS Naval Reserve, Torpedoed by German Sub Ship  
Panebianco, Albert R.S/Sgt.January 15, 1945Reipertswiller, FranceSpringfield, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Paparteys, Vincent SteveSgt.WWII Bayonne, New JerseyArmySubmitted by: Lori Paparteys 
Pardue, Donald B., Jr.1st Lt.August, 1968Loc Nihn, VietnamAtlanta, GeorgiaArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Parent, Richard DavidCW4
WO1
May 5, 1967Bin Dinh Province, Viet NamTupper Lake, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Parise, FrankPvt.May 1, 1945European TheaterInwood, Long Island, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Parker, John Thomas Sr.Cpl.June 30, 1944Iwo Jima, Volcano IslandsWashington, D. C.Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Sheryl Parker LongYes
Parker, LonnieAFCJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Parker, Robert EugeneSgt./Maj.August, 1966
May, 1969
Tinh Phouc
Cau Do
Memphis, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Parker, William A.2nd Lt.September 5, 1966An Hoa, VietnamAlbuquerque, New MexicoMarinesSubmitted by the Recipient 
Parkey, Johnny BillSgt.November, 1968VietnamPhoenix, ArizonaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Parks, Claude ArthurPfc.1944OkinawaButte, MontanaMarinesSubmitted by: Nita Parks 
Parks, William H.Sgt.June 9, 1944St. LoAustin, Texas Submitted by: Dr. Rex J. Cantrell 
Parm, ClarencePvt.October, 1944Cherbourgh, FranceDalton, GeorgiaArmySubmitted by: Evitt Parm 
Parrish, Robert Dale1st Lt.February 21, 1968Phu Hoa Dong, III Corps, VietnamReno, NevadaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the RecipientYes
Parsells, Robert 1945WWIICloster, Bergen County, New JerseyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his niece: Marianne Kendelhardt 
Pasko, Frank WWII {*}EuropeRamah, ColoradoArmySubmitted by: Janice Knafelc 
Pastwa, Norbert J.SgtMay, 1945OkinawaChicago, Ill.Retired Master Sgt.submitted by dafuss@webtv 
Patnaude, Alfred JosephSfc.February, 1951 {*}KoreaWarwick, Rhode IslandArmySubmitted by: Frank W. Patnaude 
Patnaude, Wilfred A.CWO-4February, 1968VietnamNorth Vassalboro, MaineNavySubmitted by: W. Patnaude 
Patnode, Raymond T.Sgt.May, 1953KoreaPlattsburgh, New YorkMarine, Shot in the leg twiceSubmitted by his great Nephew: Todd N. Patnode 
Patrickus, ArthurPvt.February 14, 1944 {*}South Pacfic
Marshall Islands
Detroit, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Gail A. Brennan 
Patterson, Jeffrey ScottPfc.June 3, 1968 {*}Hill 200, Quang Tri, VietnamSparta, New JerseyMarinesSubmitted by: Jason Gilbert 
Patterson, Oscar WilliamPfc1945Philippine IslandsRobbinsville, North CarolinaArmy, also awarded a Bronze StarSubmitted by: Cecil B. Patterson 
Paul, StanleyPfc.July, 1944FranceNorthampton, Pennsylvania Submitted by: Rick Paul 
Paulk, James CarlPfcWWIIEuropeTarpon Springs, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Retta Paulk McMurry 
Paulovitz, Bernard W.PfcNovember 14, 1944FranceSheboygan, WisconsinBtry. K72nd C.A.(AA); also received Combat Infantryman BadgeTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Paulovitz, Felix J. November 14, 1944 Sheboygan, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pauly, Roman C.Capt.May 1, 1945FranceSheboygan, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pavicic, CharlesS/Sgt.July, 1943 {*}New Georgia Island
Solomon Islands
Detroit, MichiganArmySubmitted by: John Pavicic 
Payne, Duane WalterPvt.1944Between Dusseldorf
And Aachen
Motley, MinnesotaArmy, 117th Infantry, 30 Division. MIASubmitted by: Cheryl Katka 
Peacock, James A. Jr.Cpl.November, 1944
January, 1945
May, 1945
Belgium
Joigny France
Blountstown, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Step-Daughter: Lori G. Halley 
Pearce, Marvin L.Pfc.June, 1945Okinawa, JapanSearcy, ArkansasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pearsall, David A.CWO/2December 7, 1967Cu Chi, VietnamSandwich, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pearsall, John ThomasPfc.July 26, 1944St. Lo, FranceOzone Park, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Linda Pearsall Harvey 
Pearsey, Frank L. February 15, 1944Weisviller, France 7th US Army HQ Constabulary; Was wounded in the arm  
Pearsey, Paul D.Lt.June 30, 1954Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis, IndianaPolice Officer wounded by a shotgun blast from a barricaded man  
Pedersbeck, Larry L.Sgt.September 8, 1968Near LZ Charlie BrownOldham, South DakotaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pedersen, Arthur W.1/Lt.January 1, 1945LuxembourgBrooklyn, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Pat Orcoran 
Peebles, Jack S. 1945 {*}FrancePlymouth, WisconsinCo. B, 51st Bn. M.R.T.C., 4th Plat.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pegram, Edward AlexanderPvt.January 15, 1945EuropeSwan Quarter, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Granddaughter: Tracy LewisYes
Peirson, John Silas Sheffield1 Lt.December 25, 1944 {*}La Roumiere, BelgiumMercersburg, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipient
Click here to view a memorial in his honor.
Submitted by: Richard Frost Peirson 
Pellowski, Edward F. World War II Winona, MinnesotaArmy; also received Oak Leaf Clusters  
Pelosi, Alphonse AlbertPfcFebruary, 1945Iwo JimaWaterbury, ConnecticutClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by:Gary Pelosi 
Pendleton, Christopher L.Cpl.May 2, 1968Dai Do, Rep. of South Viet NamKendall Park, NJClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Recipient 
Pendley, Harold Samuel, Sr.Pvt.October 22, 1944Aucktin, GermanyFairmount, GeorgiaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Harold Samuel Pendley, Jr. 
Penman, Roger T.Pvt.October 20, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsDetroit, MichiganInfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Penta, John J.Pvt.June 12, 1944 {*}Carentan, FrancePalmyra, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Dennis Jaeger 
Perdelwitz, Robert C.Lt.March 6, 1945 {*}GermanySheboygan Falls, WisconsinBattery B 56 Tr Bn; was also awarded a Silver StarTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Perdue, Emon ColumbusPfc.November 18, 1944Rhineland, FranceEl Dorado, ArkansasClick here for more about this recipient
Click here for a website honoring him
Submitted by his Son: James N. PurdueYes
Perhla, Richard E. August 9, 1942Savo IslandsMeriden, Connecticut Submitted by: Richard Perhla 
Perkins, Robert L.S/Sgt.1943St. Lo, FranceSan Antonio, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his brother: Henry F. Perkins 
Pernod, Randy E.E-4April, 1969Cu Chi, South VietnamFairmont, IndianaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Perry, Conrad W.Pfc.July, 1944St. Lo, Normandy, FranceBangor, MaineArmySubmitted by the Recipient 
Perry, Glenn WaldoPvt.WWIIItalyGrass Valley, OregonArmySubmitted by: Glenda Berg-Soule 
Perry, William E.PfcOctober, 1918Argonne Woods, FranceCreedmoor, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Dan Marecki 
Petanovich, PeterS/Sgt.February 20, 1945LuxembourgSheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Peterman, GeorgeCplNovember 20, 1944French AreaSheboygan, WisconsinAir ForceTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Peters, Dale DavisPfc.April 11, 1945
April 20, 1945
OkinawaRockwood, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Ray E. Peters 
Peters, EdwardCapt.June 6, 1944 {*}Coulaville, Normandy, FranceGalena, MarylandClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: Edward Peters 
Peters, Lawrence DavidSgt.September 4, 1967 {*}Quang-Tin Provence, VietnamBinghamton, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Raymond B. Harton 
Petersen, Donald Roger, Jr.Pfc.September 10, 1967 {*}Quang Tri, VietnamChicago, IllinoisMarines, KIA on a Sunday. In honor of my uncle Donnie. Your a great hero in my life!Submitted by his nephew: Donald F. Roszkowski 
Peterson, Arthur HenryPvt.WWII Winnipeg Manitoba, CanadaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: John Peterson 
Peterson, Garfield E.Lt.February 21, 1945 Glenbeulah, WisconsinCo. A, 7 Bn, E.R.T.C.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Petosa, Mario D.Pfc.October 24, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsWashington, D.C.InfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Pettijohn, Paul World War II     
Petty, Calvin OttoPfc1945GermanyCowden, IllinoisArmySubmitted by: Eric Petty 
Petty, KurtS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Peveler, James LawrenceLt.August, 1945 {*}GermanyGraham, KentuckyArmy Infantry, was also awarded a silver starSubmitted by: Paula Wallace Atkins 
Pfister, Harold J.Cpl.1945 {*}Biak IslandSheboygan, Wisconsin509th B.H. & A.B. Squadron S.A.A.C.C.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pflaum, KevinS/Sgt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Phelan, Edward W.Pfc.April 23, 1945Luzon, PhilippinesSpring Valley, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Kenneth E. Greiner 
Phifer, Freddie JoeLcplDecember 11, 1967 {*}VietnamFort Mill, South CarolinaMarinesSubmitted by: Donald E. Hinman 
Phillips, LawrencePvt.1942BelgiumFranklin, KentuckyArmySubmitted by: Lisa Stewart 
Phillips, Raymond O., Jr.Pvt.January 4, 1945 {*}FranceKingsport, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his nephew: Kevin Skelton 
Phillips, William R.Sp/4November 27, 1968Dien Ban, South VietnamPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Philpot, LeePvt.February 3, 1945 {*}Rohrwiller, FranceUrban, KentuckyArmy, Co. I, 142nd Inf. Regt., 35th DivisionSubmitted by: Tom Lane 
Piasecki, JosephCaptJune 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Click here for more about this recipient  
Picard, James R.S/Sgt.September 21, 1944 {*}Brussels, BelgiumCrafton, PennsylvaniaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his niece Leanne Linendoll 
Pichl, Gordon J.PfcAugust 1, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pickens, Troy S.Pvt.October 22, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsEcru, MississippiArmyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Pieper, Henry W. 1944ItalyNew Holstein, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Debie Blindauer 
Pierce, KirkCapt.June 25, 1996Dhahran, Saudia Arabia Air Force; Was wounded by a terrorist bombing at Khobar Towers  
Pierson, JamesSp-5Februry 23, 1969Phuoc Vihn, VietnmSt. Johns, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pietsch, Kent L.CaptMarch, 1968Binh-chan, VietnamHope, IdahoClick here for more about this recipient  
Pilla, ThomasSgt.June 23, 1944Cherbourg, FranceBrooklyn, New York Submitted by: Richard Pilla 
Pineau, Richard JamesAICFebruary 21, 1968TonSanNut Airbase, VietnamNew Bedford, MassachusettsClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pinn, Lionel F. Sr.E-8March 4, 1968VietnamBoston, Mass. Submitted by the recipient 
Pippert, Ray E. October 19, 1944 Sheboygan, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pirinea, LouisPfc.July 13, 1944NormandyNew York, New YorkArmySubmitted by: Elizabeth B. Pirinea 
Pittman, Harold DevonPfc.January 24, 1945 {*}Bouxwiler, FranceNorvell, Michigan Submitted by: Deanna M. Delia 
Pitts, Hobart E.S/Sgt.March 2, 1945 {*}Eickeln, GermanyRome, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: John J. Murray 
Plake, Raymond LeeRflmn.April 7, 1945Luzon, PhilippinesBernice, OklahomaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Larry Plake 
Planty, Fred C.CplJune 7, 1944 {*}Omaha Beach, Normandy, FranceMassena, New YorkClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Pauline Deshaies 
Plass, Ralph W. June 12, 1945 Sheboygan, Wisconsin341 Q.M. Depot Co. Cas. Det.Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Plautz, Henry W.Pfc.September 21, 1944 Waldo, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Plekenpol, Loyal J.S/Sgt.June 2, 1945 Cascade, WisconsinClick here for more about this recipientTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Ploetz, Frederick F.MajorJanuary, 1943 Sheboygan, WisconsinAir Force; also awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross & Distinguished Service CrossTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Polakoff, George1st. Sgt.December 23, 1944Between Arlon & BastogneNew York, New YorkArmoured Infantry, Bronze star-American Defense-European-African-Middle East CampaignSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pomellitto, Carmino AnthonyPfc.March 18, 1945 {*}Sauer Basin, GermanyRavena, New York Submitted by: Patricia Weiser 
Ponthieux, Phillip J.Pfc.February 9, 1945Ommersheim, GermanyMarksville, LouisanaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Grandson: Jeremiah Ponthieux 
Pope, Joseph R., Jr.E-8February 28, 1967VietnamCumberland, Maryland Submitted by the recipient 
Pope, LeRoy BarnettMaj.June 10, 1944Asiatic Pacific TheatreAdamstown, New JerseyClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: LaRue Jeanette Pope Helzer 
Porter, Virgil L.Sfc.November 23, 1969VietnamCopperas Cove, TexasArmy, was wounded at Landing Zone St. GeorgeSubmitted by: Birdie Porter 
Post, James
Changed from Alvin Rishards
M. M. 1.COct. 20, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsWest Lake, LouisianaCoast GuardSubmitted by the Recipient 
Post, Byron E.Sgt.March 14, 1945 {*}FranceSheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Potochnik, AntonPfcWWIIPacific TheatreWest Newton, Pennsylvania Submitted by: Glenn Markle 
Potter, Cecil V.S/Sgt.April, 1944Solomon IslandsMt. Pleasant, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Daughter: Leila SansoteYes
Potterton, Lloyd T.Pvt.October 25, 1944Leyte, Philippine IslandsMadison, WisconsinInfantryGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Potts, Everett C. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Potts, Raymond EarlSgt.1945MindanaoGrand Rapids, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his daughter: Joann Potts Sebasta 
Powell, George EmoryCpl.November 11, 1943Ne Fiji IslandsPittsville, MarylandClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his son: David PowellYes
Powell, William L.EO3July 29, 1970Da Nang, VietnamOlathe, KansasNavySubmitted by the Recipient 
Pozenel, John October 16, 1944 Sheboygan, WisconsinCalvaryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Prahl, Elmer C. {*}WWIISheboygan County, Wisconsin Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 
Prange, Andrew P.Pfc.April 21, 1945 {*}LuzonSheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Pratts, Ruben R.L/Cpl.January, 1968VietnamBrooklyn, New YorkMarines, wounded on Hill 34Submitted by: David Harmon 
Preder, Gerald H. 1943 {*} Oostburg, WisconsinInfantryTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Preder, Norman H.Pvt.1944 {*} Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Preder, Rolland G. April 7, 1945 {*}GermanyGibbsville, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Preeschl, Donald RichardS/Sgt.November 10, 1944 {*}Fresnes-en-Saulnois, FranceMiami, FloridaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Raymond C. Preeschl 
Prepster, Carlos H.Tech-5thAugust 14, 1945 Sheboygan, WisconsinArmyTaken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Presensky, John J. WWIIItalyIselin, Indiana County, Pennsylvania   
Present, J. April 12, 1945 Plymouth, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Press, SamSgt.May 29, 1944Anzio, ItalySouthfield, MichiganClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Melissa Press-Downey 
Price, Charles MitchellS/Sgt.January 7, 1971 {*}Phuoc Long, VietnamMonroe, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Steven Mitchell Price 
Price, DonaldSgt.December, 1945Battle of the BulgeMississippi Submitted by: Toby Wilson 
Price, James Robert August, 1945 {*}JapanCincinnati, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Niece: Lisa Allen-Nixon 
Price, Jon C., Jr.E-4February, 1991IraqMonroe, IowaArmy, 1st Infantry Division C 2/36 Fort Riley, Kansas, CIB awardSubmitted by the Recipient 
Pries, Robert L.E-5September 16, 1969Long An, VietnamWest Chester, OhioClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by the Recipient 
Prince, William L.PfcMay 30, 1944RomeOld Bridge, New JerseyArmy InfantrySubmitted by: Thelma Faye Prince 
Prince, Willis L.S/Sgt.August 3, 1945 {*}AustriaClarksburg, OhioArmy; he was a nose gunner on a plane that was shot down.Submitted by his niece: Pam Dawson 
Prisland, Theodore J.Lt.September 8, 1944FranceSheboygan, Wisconsin Taken from "The Sheboygan Press" newspaper index cards 
Privette, Davis FloydPvt.December 11, 1944 {*}Saarlautern, GermanyRocky Mount, North CarolinaClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Delores Privette Matthews 
Privette, James C.1st. Lt.December 17, 1966VietnamFort Mill, South CarolinaArmy, InfantrySubmitted by the Recipient 
Propst, Howard T.Pfc.June 25, 1944Velletri, ItalySeattle, WashingtonArmy, 34th Signal CompanyGovernment Military PaperworkYes
Pruneda, Aginaldo November 1, 1943 {*}North Atlantic OceanHondo, TexasKilled when the USS Borie DD-215 rammed into a German Submarine U-405Submitted by: Cathy Garza 
Pryor, OlinPfc.November 15, 1944Capoocan, Leyte Click here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: Travis Pryor 
Pugh, David JamesLance CplMarch 15, 1969 {*}Da Nang, VietnamCharlestown, MassachusettsMarinesSubmitted by: Grace Walsh 
Pullar, Michael ScottSpec. 4February 14, 1968
April 27, 1968
VietnamInternational Falls, MinnesotaArmySubmitted by his father: Dana Pullar-SkimeYes
Pumphrey, A. T.1st. Lt.September 4, 1944FrancePampa, TexasClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by his Nephew: Dick Pumphrey 
Pumphrey, David G.SP4August, 1969VietnamEast Marion, New YorkArmySubmitted by his Brother: Daniel F. Purinton 
Pyenta, Peter P.Sgt.1944 {*}ItalyPoultney, VermontArmySubmitted by: Stephen A. Pyenta 
Pyland, Lonnie DeeCpl.February 16, 1945 {*}Luzon, Philippine IslandsClarksville, TennesseeClick here for more about this recipientSubmitted by: P. Ray Herrington 
NameRankDate / {*}Asterisk
indicates Fatal wounds
Location of incidentHome Town: Other Information Submitter or SourceProof Received

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