Peter C. Loizides
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 3 January 1945, Sergeant Peter C. Loizides was serving with Company K, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Seventh U.S. Army.

On that day, SGT Loizides’ unit was in action against German forces while fighting defensively along the German border, withdrawing to the Moder River. SGT Loizides’ courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin, Silver and 3 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Croix de Guerre with Palm (France)
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Sergeant Peter C. Loizides (ASN: 32793347), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 3 January 1945. Sergeant Loizides' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 159 (1945)

Burial

Sergeant Peter C. Loizides is buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial in Saint-Avold, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France, in Plot B, Row 26, Grave 37.

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