About Joe Perrault
Lived 1924 – 2010 (aged 85). Joe Perrault was an American ski jumper.
Paul Joseph Perrault (December 3, 1924 – July 29, 2010) was an American ski jumper. He competed in the normal hill even at the 1948 Winter Olympics and placed 15th. In 1949 he set the North American record at . He would also qualify for the 1952 Winter Olympics, but had to withdraw due to a back injury.
Perrault was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, later moving to Ishpeming, Michigan. He served in the United States Army during World War II with the 10th Mountain Division based out of Camp Hale in Colorado, earning a Silver Star for his service. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski Jumping Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Who was Joe Perrault?
ski jumper
When was Joe Perrault born?
Joe Perrault was born on 3 December 1924 in Green Bay.
When did Joe Perrault die?
Joe Perrault died on 29 July 2010 in Ishpeming.
What was Joe Perrault's occupation?
Joe Perrault was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Joe Perrault?
Joe Perrault was American.
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