Perconte was born on March 10th, 1917 in Joliet Illinois, where he was also raised. He enlisted into the paratroopers seven years later on August 17th, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, becoming one of the first men assigned to Easy Company. T-4. Frank J. "Perco" Perconte was a former paratrooper and NCO of Easy Company. Frank is known for stealing, his specialty being watches. He’s sometimes mean, but protective and humorous.