Database 83rd Infantry Division

Perry M Petty (38532653)

Name Petty, Perry M
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 38532653
State Texas
Date of death 1945-08-27
Plot, Row, Grave D, 48, 21
Cemetery Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France , Google Maps
Unit Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Bronze Star with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Purple Heart
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Additional information
An article in the Stephenville Empire Tribune of October 5, 1945, describes the fate of Private First Class Perry M Petty. He died as the result of a jeep accident near Waldkirchen, Germany. Article which can be seen below is provided for by Antoine Noslier.
Morning reports
1944-07-11 PVT Assigned and joined from 92nd Replacement Battalion as of July 8, 1944 HQCO3BN / 330 view page
1944-07-22 PVT Non battle casualty and duty to hospital on July 22, 1944 HQCO3BN / 330 view page
1944-07-24 PVT Returned to duty from hospital (non battle casualty) on July 24, 1944 HQCO3BN / 330 view page
1945-01-11 PVT Promoted to Private First Class as of January 11, 1945 504 HQCO3BN / 330 view page
1945-01-17 PFC Lightly wounded in action and transferred to 102nd Evacuation Hospital on January 11, 1945 531 HQCO3BN / 330 view page
1945-03-04 PFC Assigned and joined from 18th Reinforcement Depot as of March 3, 1945 504 HQCO3BN / 330 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
330 / 1944 / #8 PVT

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

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