Clifford Perras Off to War

Family members gather in Nadeau as Clifford Perras prepares to go overseas during World War II. Family note indicates this was taken in 1943. Back row: Lillian Perras, Alice Perras, Clifford Perras, Edna Perras. Front row: James Perras and Hubert Giguere. Clifford Perras (1914-1975) served in the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Division from March 1943 to August 1945. He was a motor pool sergeant in the 424th Infantry Regiment, Company H anti-tank unit, which sustained six weeks of combat in the Battle of the Bulge. Pictured with him are his wife, Alice; sisters Lillian and Edna; and nephews Jim and Hubert. They are in Nadeau near the family’s Blue Front Hotel and Restaurant. Across the street is a gas station.