Lorenzo Loperfito

Lorenzo Loperfito was a member of the U.S Army during World War I. Lorenzo was born in 1893 and live in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. He lived on 316 Beech Street in Vandergrift. He was born in Italy and had to become a naturalized citizen before entering the war. Lorenzo was the man of his house and had to work long hours to support his family. His estimated income before he was deployed was $1,300. His workforce was a laborer.  He had a wife Catherino and two kids Vinceneza and Nick that lived in the same house as him. Lorenzo dropped out of school at a young age to help support his family. He finished school at the third grade. Lorenzo’s effort to support our country will never be forgotten