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 Captain (Armor) Norris Humphrey Perkins, II, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 July 1943, just North of ***, Sicily. Captain Perkins, mounted in a tank that was engaging *** and *** anti-tank guns, the enemy at the time having fire superiority. Captain Perkins was engaged in extracting a jammed round from his 75-mm. tank gun when the gun received a direct hit, resulting in breaking and crushing Captain Perkins’ left forearm. He and his tank crew left the disabled tank, but he remained on the battlefield directing the operations of his other tanks, on foot and under heavy enemy fire. He did not leave the battlefield until forcibly taken away by a medical officer. This outstanding act of heroism was an inspiration to everyone who saw him, and his actions contributed greatly to the success of his unit in that battle. Captain Perkins’ extraordinary heroism, 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 2d Armored Division, and the United States Army.