Leslie R. Perry
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army

On 15 April 1945, Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Perry was serving with with Headquarters and Service Troop, 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Armored Division, Third U.S. Army.

On that day, TEC 5 Perry’s unit was in action against German forces in Germany after crossing the Saale River. TEC 5 Perry’s 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 and Awards

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin and Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal
Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) 2 Awards
Presidential Unit Citation

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Perry (ASN: 32587912), 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 Headquarters and Service Troop, 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 April 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Perry's 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 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 274 (1945)

Burial

Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Perry is buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial in Saint-Avold, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France, in Plot E, Row 6, Grave 15.

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