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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, a U.S. paratrooper who famously carried beer in his helmet for a wounded friend during WWII’s Battle of the Bulge, died August 2 at the age of 98.
Aug 3, 2023 · Vincent Speranza, who served in the 101st Airborne Division during the Battle of the Bulge, died Wednesday at the age of 98, the airborne corps said in an online tribute.
Aug 3, 2023 · Vincent Speranza, the American paratrooper who became known as the soldier who doled out beer to his wounded comrades during the Battle of the Bulge, died Wednesday at the age of 98, the 18th...
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 legendary paratrooper who became a symbol of humanity in Belgium during World War II, has passed away at the age of 98. According to Stars and Stripes, Speranza is best known for carrying beer in his helmet to give to wounded soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge.
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.
