The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Eugene M. Perry, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 5 November 1944, at LaPanges, France. While leading his platoon in an assault on a strongly defended enemy road block, Lieutenant Perry was suddenly subjected to intense enemy small arms; and machine-gun fire which halted the platoon’s advance. Immediately deploying the platoon, Lieutenant Perry crawled forward alone, through withering fire, to within a short distance of an enemy machine-gun position, Then, with well aimed rifle fire, he destroyed the gunner and silenced the enemy gun. Suddenly, a second machine-gun opened file, wounding him in the head. Despite his wound, he fearlessly charged the position, firing as he ran and forcing tie enemy to abandon their weapon. By his heroic actions, Lieutenant Perry disorganized the enemy’s company to successfully seize the enemy road block. His gallant leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.