Decorated World War 2 hero aged 102 dies on way to D-Day anniversary in France after saying ‘how excited’ he was to go

A WOLRD War 2 hero has tragically died aged 102 on his way to France for the D-Day anniversary.

Navy veteran Robert 'Al' Persichitti who was travelling with a group of fellow veterans spoke of how excited he was to go before the trip.

Robert 'Al' Persichitti died aged 102 on the way to France
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Robert 'Al' Persichitti died aged 102 on the way to FranceCredit: WROC TV
He previously said he was excited to go
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He previously said he was excited to goCredit: pittsfordschools.org

The 102-year-old was onboard a ship heading to Normandy with the National World War II Museum group when he suffered a medical emergency.

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