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July 1, 1945
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Sgt. M. C. Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pearson of Decatur, awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service with the 84th Chemical Company in France, Luxembourg, and Germany. He led his section under heavy enemy fire, maintaining vital smoke screens when others withdrew, inspiring his unit.
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GEORGIAN CITED— Sgt. M. C. Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pearson of Decatur, who was awarded the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service while serving with the 84th Chemical company in France, Luxembourg and Germany. The citation reads that Sgt. Pearson's "took complete control of his section in carrying out his missions. Through his untiring efforts he succeeded in leading his men, even though many times under heavy enemy fire, to successful accomplishment of his assigned tasks. When other units were forced to withdraw because of intense hostile fire, he calmly remained with his section to maintain vital anti-observation smoke screens. The determination, courage, devotion to duty, and skillful handling of the important assignments by Sgt. Pearson was an inspiration to the men and officers of his organization."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service
Chemical Company
Enemy Fire
Smoke Screens
Military Leadership
What entities or persons were involved?
Sgt. M. C. Pearson
Mr. And Mrs. Willie Pearson
Where did it happen?
France, Luxembourg And Germany
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Key Persons
Sgt. M. C. Pearson
Mr. And Mrs. Willie Pearson
Location
France, Luxembourg And Germany
Story Details
Sgt. Pearson took complete control of his section, leading men under heavy enemy fire to accomplish tasks. He remained to maintain smoke screens when others withdrew, inspiring his organization through determination, courage, and devotion to duty.