US Army WORLD WAR II
Pfc. Thomas W. Boyer KIA
Hometown: Michigan
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Service #36573515
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Distinguished Service Cross(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Thomas W. Boyer (ASN: 36573515), 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 the 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 May 1944. Private First Class Boyer's 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 21 (1945)Action Date: 28-May-44Service: ArmyRank: Private First ClassBattalion: 3d BattalionRegiment: 30th Infantry RegimentDivision: 3d Infantry Division
Thomas W. Boyer ( HQ 3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment ) from Bridgeville, PENN. was killed in action by shrapnel wounds in the area of Hill 616 near the Haut Jacques pass.
He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat on May 28th, 1944 in the area of Lariano. He was also posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for his action on August 28th, 1944 in the area of Montelimar.
US Army WORLD WAR II
Pfc. Thomas W. Boyer KIA
Hometown: Michigan
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Service #36573515
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Distinguished Service Cross(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Thomas W. Boyer (ASN: 36573515), 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 the 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 May 1944. Private First Class Boyer's 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 21 (1945)Action Date: 28-May-44Service: ArmyRank: Private First ClassBattalion: 3d BattalionRegiment: 30th Infantry RegimentDivision: 3d Infantry Division
Thomas W. Boyer ( HQ 3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment ) from Bridgeville, PENN. was killed in action by shrapnel wounds in the area of Hill 616 near the Haut Jacques pass.
He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat on May 28th, 1944 in the area of Lariano. He was also posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for his action on August 28th, 1944 in the area of Montelimar.
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