Michael Perron

Michael Perron enlisted into the U.S. Army in 2002 and served for more than four years as a member of the 10th Mountain Division and the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Division. While serving in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, SGT Perron received shrapnel wounds when a suicide bomber struck his platoon.

Along with his Purple Heart, SGT Perron was awarded numerous medals and commendations during his service, including the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and more.

U.S. Army Sergeant (SGT) Michael Perron represented his fellow Purple Heart heroes as Connecticut’s honoree during the 2023 Purple Heart Patriot Project Mission.