Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company H, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 30th, 1944

"First Lieutenant GARRY, Executive Officer, Company "H", 508th Parachute Infantry, led a combat patrol from *** to *** on the Dutch-German frontier. His mission was to determine the strength of enemy forces known to be in positions around ***. The patrol encountered strong German resistance in this vicinity, but fought its way to withdraw his patrol. Determined counter attacks by maneuvering groups attempted to block the withdrawal. At one point the patrol was completely encircled, but First Lieutenant GARRY directed a sudden thrust which broke through and the enemy gave pursuit. First Lieutenant GARRY fell to the rear of his escaping group and covered their withdrawal with a brisk rearguard action. He successfully delayed the attacking enemy until the patrol had opportunity to move away. He began to fall back continually engaging the Germans and delaying their attacks. When it became evident that the patrol would make good its escape, the enemy caused pursuit and concentrated mortars in the area. By his determined effort First Lieutenant GARRY was able to penetrate a well defended enemy strongpoint and secure information which enabled us to plan out later attack upon ***. His willingness to place himself between the enemy and his retiring patrol was directly responsible for the safe return of his men. In this final action, First Lieutenant GARRY was mortally wounded. Entered military service from California."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company H, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)