Byron R. Perkins entered the military service in Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in HQ Company, 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action on July 20, 1918 and is now buried in Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Seringes-et- Nesles, France.
Distinguished Service Cross Award Citation:
Date of Action: July 20, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Byron R. Perkins, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Soissons, France, July 20, 1918. When volunteers were called for by his company commander, Private Perkins volunteered and rescued wounded comrades from a barrage. Disregarding danger to himself, he continued the performance of these heroic deeds until killed.
General Orders No. No. 124, W.D., 1918
Home Town: Springfield, MA
PRIVATE CITIZENS SUPPORTING AMERICA'S HERITAGE
American
War Memorials Overseas, Inc.
War Memorials Overseas, Inc.
Perkins Byron R.
Name:
Byron R. Perkins
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
Unit:
1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Death:
1918-07-20
State:
Massachusetts
Cemetery:
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, France
Plot:
D
Row:
1
Grave:
26
Decoration:
Distinguished Service Cross
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