| GO No 46 Hq 82d AB Div APO 469 U S
Army 3 APR '45 (page 3) JOHN T. ELLIOTT,
13176752, Sergeant, 508th Parachute Infantry.
For gallantry in action on 26-27 December 1944 near ***
Belgium. Sergeant ELLIOTT, Squad Leader, was engaged in
establishing an outpost. On his way to this point at which the
outpost was established, he encountered the enemy. He was able to
evade them and reach his destination. Realizing that he was
practically cut off, Sergeant ELLIOTT fought his way back to his own
lines. This action served to confuse the enemy and removed the
element of surprise. Sergeant ELLIOTT joined in the defense of the
positions and when the ammunition ran low, he loaded a cart and dragged
it across to his men while under heavy fire. His determined efforts and
personal bravery aided immeasurably in the defense and ultimate repulse
of the enemy attack. Entered military service from PHILADELPHIA,
PENNSYLVANIA. |
