Manuel Perez Memorial Plaza
26th St. & Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Historic Sites
This small park featuring murals and mosaics honors Manuel Perez Jr.
Manuel Perez Jr. was posthumously, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Luzon, Philippine Islands in February 1945, a month before he was killed in action.
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