Perry C. Poole

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Perry C. Poole, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 2 March 1945. Sergeant Poole’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.