All in all a good day for the Medal. Three awards, all in the modern era, and none were posthumous.World War II. PFC Atkins had a key eye for the enemy, and the determination to go with it.ATKINS, THOMAS E. Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 127th Infantry, 32d Infantry Division. Place and date: Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 10 March 1945. Entered service at: Campobello, S.C. Birth: Campobello, S.C. G.O. No.: 95, 30 October 1945. Citation: He fought gallantly on the Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands. With 2 companions he occupied a position on...
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