Database 83rd Infantry Division

Paul T Boyle (35519259)

Name Boyle, Paul T
Rank Sergeant
Army Serial # 35519259
State Michigan
Date of death 1944-07-26
Plot, Row, Grave E, 8, 43
Cemetery Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps
Unit C Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Another picture provided by Joe Boyle of Sgt. Boyle with his bugle can be seen here.

Sgt Boyle was a member of Company C. The morning report for 20 July 1944 on page 32 shows the promotion of PFC Boyle to Sgt on July 18. MOS 653 indicates that he was promoted to squad leader. Page 32 can be seen here as well.

The morning report for 2 August 1944 shows his death on 26 July 1944. Page 4 can be seen here as well.
Morning reports
1944-07-20 PFC Promoted to Sergeant, duty changed to Squad Leader (653) as of July 20, 1944 C / 331 view page
1944-08-02 SGT Killed in action on July 26, 1944 653 C / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1944 / #2 PFC

Good Conduct Ribbon awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.

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331 / 1944 / #9 PFC

Combat Infantry Badge awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France.

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