Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company C, 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division "Timberwolf", U.S. Army (Company C, 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division, U.S. Army)

First Lieutenant Jerry M. Page (then Second Lieutenant), (Army Serial No. 0539364), Infantry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, as a platoon leader and Company Commander, Company C, 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, on 28 November 1944. When heavy enemy fire from a nearby house threatened his platoon's position on the west side of the Inde River, Lieutenant Page, with two other soldiers, charged the enemy stronghold and captured ten of the enemy. Although forced back across the river, he effected a brilliant recrossing and, when enemy fire was encountered from the same house, he and two companions once more assaulted the position, forcing the surrender of twenty-eight of the enemy. Lieutenant Page's courageous and inspiring actions were, in a large measure, responsible for the successful fulfillment of his platoon's mission and exemplify the finest traditions of the military service. Entered military service from Michigan.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company C, 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division "Timberwolf", U.S. Army