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A Vandergrift veteran whose World War II service earned him the French nation’s highest honor has gone to his final reward. Paul P. Petrarca, 99, died Wednesday surrounded by his family. He served with the Army Air Corps after graduating from Vandergrift High School in 1941. In 2020, he received ....
Paul P. Petrarca, 99, died Wednesday surrounded by his family. He served with the Army Air Corps after graduating from Vandergrift High School in 1941. In 2020, he received the French Legion of Honor. The medal is the highest honor that can be conferred on a French citizen or a foreigner who has performed eminent military or civil service for France. ....
Vandergrift’s Memorial Day parade is returning after being canceled last year because of the covid-19 pandemic. The Vandergrift Joint Veterans including the VFW, American Legion and Veterans Honor Guard will host a half-day program May 31 to remember and honor the sacrifice of American veterans who fought and died in wars. “We are trying to let as many residents as possible know that all of our activities are back to normal,” said Michael Reilly, commander of the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard. “The borough has a full schedule of events back on for this year.” Vandergrift Council last week approved the Joint Veterans’ request to hold a parade. ....