Michael B. Perino
LTC U.S. Air Force
1953-75/Nam 65-73
Michael Benedict Perino was born on July 14, 1931 near Deer Grove, IL, the son of Ralph and Catherine (Carchidi) Perino. He graduated salutatorian in the class of 1948 from Walnut High School in Walnut, Illinois. Michael earned his bachelor's degree in 1952, graduating 3rd in his class from the University of Notre Dame and his master's degree in 1954 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Michael is a twenty-two year Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973. He was awarded the Purple Heart, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, two Combat Readiness Medals, seven Silver and four Bronze Air Medals, four Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, the Air Force Commendation Medal, three Outstanding Unit Awards, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, four Silver and two Bronze Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosses with Palm, two Silver and one Bronze Vietnam Service Medals, and four Presidential Unit Citations. Michael retired in 1975, residing in Florida until 2012, after which he returned to Illinois.
He passed away peacefully at the Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy Illinois March 25, 2016.
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