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Vincent J. Speranza (March 23, 1925 – August 2, 2023) was an American private who served in the United States Army during World War II. Born in New York City, Speranza grew up on Staten Island with a large Italian family during the Great Depression.
Aug 3, 2023 · Vincent Speranza was a paratrooper who carried beer in his helmet for a wounded friend during the Battle of the Bulge. He became a history teacher and a legend in Bastogne, where a local brewery created Airborne Beer in his honor.
Aug 3, 2023 · Speranza was a 101st Airborne soldier who brought beer to his wounded comrades during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. He became a legend in Bastogne and a skydiving enthusiast until his death in 2023.
Aug 3, 2023 · Speranza, who served in the 101st Airborne Division, carried beer in his helmet to wounded comrades during the Battle of the Bulge. He became a celebrated figure in Belgium and a source of inspiration for generations of paratroopers.
Shortly after basic training Vincent J. Speranza would observe a parachute jump demonstration made by a newly formed group of elite airborne soldiers – It would change his life forever.
Aug 3, 2023 · Vincent Speranza, the paratrooper who delivered a helmet full of beer to his wounded buddies at Bastogne, passed away earlier this week.
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Aug 3, 2023 · PFC Vincent Speranza, who served in the 101st Airborne Division and received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star, passed away on August 2, 2023. He was a history teacher at Curtis High School and wrote a book about his parachute jumps.
