Description
He was injured during the Battle of Altevilla near Salerno, Italy, on 22nd September 1943. He died from his injuries seven days later on 29th September 1943. His brother Alfons died a year later also in Italy.
He was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart Medal.
Links
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3041526/benjamin-j-petter
- https://www.fold3.com/page/85350295-benjamin-j-petter
Photos
Documents
Sources
West News, Vol. 54, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, November 5, 1943, p. 1; West News, Vol. 54, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, January 7, 1944, p. 1
Benjamin J. Petter
Personal information
| Other names | Ben |
| Gender | Man |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1915 |
| Date of Death | 09/22/1943 |
| Place of Birth | West, McLennan County, TX |
| Place of Death | Altevilla, 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 | Cpl. |
| Branch | Army |
| Detail of Service | Infantry, National Guard (source of army personnel) |
| Killed in action | |
| Award |