World War II Veteran
Louis H Pells
1924 - 2019

Interviewed by:
Hannah Pells and Kelly Chase

Lou Pells in a Cape Cod Times news clipping in 1992, holding a picture of himself in WW2.

Lou Pells at home in December 2011.

"My sergeant came to me the next morning and said 'We could shoot you because
you were found asleep during the night.'"
~ Lou Pells (00:18:58)

Name:
Louis Hamilton Pells

Date of Birth / Death:
May 2, 1924 -
May 9, 2019

Branch of Service:
Army, Infantry

Dates of Service:
July 1943 - April 1946

Location of Military Service:
Texas, European Theater Operations, Belgium

Residence at Time of Interview:
Harwich, MA

The front lines of the Battle of The Bulge

Various awards and medals of achievement that
Mr. Pells has received in the past for his service.

Louis Pells' Story

Louis H. Pells was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. Then, continued after the war to live in Rhinebeck, New York. When he was 18, he attended Green Mountain College in Vermont. From there, he was drafted into the military. Pells was sent to Texas where he completed basic training. Then, once his multiple months in training were completed, he was put on a train to Western Massachusetts. At last, he was shipped to Scotland. From Scotland, he went to Belgium. There, began The Battle of the Bulge.

Mr. Pells fought against German forces. However, after walking many miles, Mr. Pells suffered from what is called "trench foot". Because of the pain from his feet, Pells was sent home, to the United States.

Mr. Pells is a very musically talented person. He is currently known for his expertise in the Sousaphone and tuba. He has a wife, Ann Pells, and four children, Gail, Leah, John, and Mark. His family continues on with his four grandchildren, Kyle, Ross, Ryley and Hannah. Followed by his four great-grandchildren, Aedyn, Tate, Emery, and Paxton.

Pells lives in East Harwich with his wife and two fluffy black cats, Muffy and Jessie. Lou Pells is greatly respected by his community and will forever be honored as a brave war veteran by his family, friends, and others who know his story.