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Frank
D.
Peregory
KIA (WWII)
April 10, 1915

–

June 14, 1944

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Normandy

Frank Peregory entered active duty in the U.S. Army from the Virginia National Guard.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    116th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    29th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 10, 1942
    American Battle Monuments Commission

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private First Class Frank D. Peregory (ASN: 20365455), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a man from drowning near Hobucken, North Carolina, on 10 January 1942. On that date a truck carrying six enlisted men on patrol, duty went off the icy road and plunged into a canal. One member of the patrol was unable to escape, and Private First Class Peregory went back to the submerged truck twice and succeeded finally in bringing the unconscious soldier to shore.

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    116th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    29th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 8, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 43, May 30, 1945

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Frank D. Peregory (ASN: 20365455), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division. On 8 June 1944, the 3d Battalion of the 116th Infantry was advancing on the strongly held German defenses at Grandcampe, France, when the leading elements were suddenly halted by decimating machinegun fire from a firmly entrenched enemy force on the high ground overlooking the town. After numerous attempts to neutralize the enemy position by supporting artillery and tank fire had proved ineffective, Technical Sergeant Peregory, on his own initiative, advanced up the hill under withering fire, and worked his way to the crest where he discovered an entrenchment leading to the main enemy fortifications 200 yards away. Without hesitating, he leaped into the trench and moved toward the emplacement. Encountering a squad of enemy riflemen, he fearlessly attacked them with hand grenades and bayonet, killed eight and forced three to surrender. Continuing along the trench, he single-handedly forced the surrender of 32 more riflemen, captured the machine gunners, and opened the way for the leading elements of the battalion to advance and secure its objective. The extraordinary gallantry and aggressiveness displayed by Technical Sergeant Peregory are exemplary of the highest tradition of the armed forces.