Peter Procio was born on May 21, 1920 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was the foster son of Clyde and Bernice Marshall of RD 2, Batavia, New York. He was born in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1920. He was a young man when he came to live with the Marshalls two years before his enlistment.
In December 1940, Peter entered service in Buffalo. He was with Co. C in the 26th Infantry. He became a staff sergeant and was one of the first to land in the North African invasion. He served through the Tunisian campaign and the Sicilian campaign. He was wounded twice. He was transferred to England and took part in the invasion of France.
Staff Sgt. Procio was a veteran of war experience when he died on German soil, September 18, 1944. He is now buried in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York, USA.
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