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Peter E. PappasLUDLOW - Peter E. Pappas, 87, a longtime veterans' agent in Palmer and Ludlow, died at the Soldiers' Home of Holyoke on Wednesday. Born and educated in Springfield, he was a longtime resident of Palmer. He was retired from American International Travel Service and the United States Postal Service. He was Veteran of the Year in Ludlow in 2010 and was a life member of the American Legion and past commander of Post 130 in Palmer. He held positions as Hampden County commander, state adjutant, state historian and vice-commander. He served on numerous district, state, and national committees including public relations, Boy's State, and oratorical contests. National committees included economics, security and resolutions. He was a life member of VFW Post 7352 in Springfield, DAV Post 1 in Boston, Amvets Post 74, and CBI Veteran's Association and a life member of the 7th Bomb Group (H) Association. Peter served in the CBI Theater during World War II from 1943-1945 as a B24 Gunner in the 436th Bomb Squadron. He was awarded the DFC air medal with clusters, the Asiatic Pacific ribbon with battle stars, the WW II victory medal and the presidential citation. As a resident of Palmer, he was known for his generosity to local youth, as well as for his participation in town politics.
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