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SSGT Thomas Frank Dyess Jr.

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SSGT Thomas Frank Dyess Jr.

Birth
Rome, Sunflower County, Mississippi, USA
Death
6 Feb 1945 (aged 25)
Germany
Burial
Magnolia, Pike County, Mississippi, USA GPS-Latitude: 31.1413593, Longitude: -90.4657488
Memorial ID
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Distinguished Service Cross Recipient

KIA WWII

22nd Infantry Regiment
4th Division

Thomas F. Dyess , Jr.
Date of death: Killed in Action
Home of record: Pike County Mississippi
Status: KIA

Distinguished Service Cross Citation

Awarded for actions during World War II

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Thomas F. Dyess, Jr. (ASN: 34612781), 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 Company B, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Dyess' 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, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 603 (1945)

Action Date: 6-Feb-45

Service: Army

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Company: Company B

Regiment: 22d Infantry Regiment

Division: 4th Infantry Division
Distinguished Service Cross Recipient

KIA WWII

22nd Infantry Regiment
4th Division

Thomas F. Dyess , Jr.
Date of death: Killed in Action
Home of record: Pike County Mississippi
Status: KIA

Distinguished Service Cross Citation

Awarded for actions during World War II

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Thomas F. Dyess, Jr. (ASN: 34612781), 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 Company B, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Dyess' 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, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 603 (1945)

Action Date: 6-Feb-45

Service: Army

Rank: Staff Sergeant

Company: Company B

Regiment: 22d Infantry Regiment

Division: 4th Infantry Division

Inscription

STAFF SGT 22 INF 4INF DIV WORLD WAR II




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