Paul T. Carroll

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Paul T. Carroll, 01946, Infantry, 2d Infantry Regiments, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 27 July 1944 in the vicinity of Vidouville, France. When severe casualties were sustained to certain of our key personnel during two fierce and determined enemy counterattacks, Colonel Carroll, the regimental executive officer, without hesitation or thought of personal safety, went well forward of the front lines, braving the intense enemy fire for a three hour period to efficiently reorganize and coordinate the functions and activities of all the units. Due in part to Colonel Carroll’s courageous actions, positions on the objectives were reoccupied and reorganized and safely secured. His actions reflect great credit on himself and are in accord with the highest traditions of the military service of the United States.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Paul T. Carroll, 019146, Infantry, *** Infantry Regiment United States Army. For gallantry in action from 20 to 24 September 1944 near POURNOY-LA-CHETIVE, France. Colonel Carroll commanded a battalion of our infantry in the capture and subsequent defense of the vital and strategic town of POURNOY-LA-CHETIVE, Colonel CARROLL, by his skill, ability, professional knowledge and forceful leadership, efficiently coordinated the assault of the tanks and tank destroyers with the infantry in the town in such a manner as to preclude the possibility of failure of the attack. Under intense enemy artillery. Machine gun and rifle fire Colonel Carroll with utter disregard for personal safety and completely exposed to the intense enemy fire went forward on many occasions to encourage and spur his men to greater efforts. When the enemy forces launched a determine infantry-tank counterattack which pierced our defensive line as far as the battalion command post. Colonel CARROLL went forward to observe and direct accurate artillery and mortar fire upon the enemy’s forces. Colonel CARROLL by his magnificent and superb leadership succeeded in repulsing the enemy’s strong counterattack and during the following three days succeeded in driving off four more of the enemy’s determined attacks. His courage and bravery reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest tradition of the military service.

The Silver Star Medal is awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Paul T. Carroll. For gallantry in action on 21 August 1944, in the attack of the 1st Battalion, 2d Infantry on the city of ETAMPES, FRANCE. Lt Col Paul T Carroll, the Battalion Commander, went forward in the face of devastating 20mm and 88mm fire, in full view of the enemy, and urged his men to greater efforts. In spite of overwhelming odds and great personal danger, Lt Col Carroll remained in the most forward position of his troops and by his courageous example led his Battalion in capturing the objective. Lt Col Carroll’s gallant actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces.