Description
He enlisted in 14th April 1942, but was member of National Guard since October 1940. After spending some time at the camps in the U.S. he went over to Africa and then to Italy in April 1944. At first, he was reported missing in action and status soon changed to killed in action. He is buried in Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Florence, Italy. He was awarded with Purlpe Heart Award.
His younger brother Benjamin died in 1943 in Italy too.
Links
- https://www.fold3.com/page/529867665-alfons-f-petter
- https://www.fold3.com/page/90206793-alfons-f-petter
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56365963/alfons-f-petter
Photos
Documents
Sources
Cechoslovak/Westske noviny, August 4th and September 1st, 1944; West News, Vol. 55, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, August 4, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 55, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, September 1, 1944, p. 1; West News, Vol. 55, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, September 8, 1944,
Alfons Frank Petter
Personal information
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 08/02/1911 |
| Date of Death | 07/09/1944 |
| Place of Birth | West, McLennan County, TX |
| Place of Death | Florence, Italy |
| Immigration | Born to at least one Czech-born parent. |
| Could speak Czech | Not identified |
| Parents | Frank J. Petter and Matilda (Zatopek) Petter. |
Military information
| Area of War | Europe |
| Rank | Pfc. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | Fifth Army, 363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division |
| Killed in action | |
| Award |