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
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
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STAFF SGT 22 INF 4INF DIV WORLD WAR II
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