Peter T. Perkins
Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 27 July 1943, Sergeant Peter T. Perkins was serving with the 91st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Fifth U.S. Army.

On that day, SGT Perkins’ unit was in action against German forces in the vicinity of Mt. La Guardia, Italy. SGT Perkins’ 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 with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Sergeant Peter T. Perkins (ASN: 18009273), 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 the 91st Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 27 July 1943. Sergeant Perkins' 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 158 (1944)

Burial

Sergeant Peter T. Perkins is buried at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy in Plot A, Row 3, Grave 23.

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