Embassy in Colombia was there on behalf of all Americans thankful for Mr. Berrios distinguished service Peter Berrio moved to the United States from Colombia in 1929 and served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946. both in the Far East and in Europe. Mr. Berrio served as a gunner. and he also served as a "military mayor" in Italy after the war. By the time he left the service. he had reached the rank of Sergeant and received the Good Conduct Medal. World War II Victory Medal. and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. In 1951. Peter Berrio moved back to Colombia where he continues to live today.