Lewis Mountain near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Technical Sergeant Frank D. Peregory

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2009

1. Technical Sergeant Frank D. Peregory Marker

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Born at Esmont on 10 April 1915, Frank D. Peregory enlisted in May 1931 in Charlottesville’s Co. K (Monticello Guard), 116th Inf. Regt., 29th Inf. Div. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, T. Sgt. Peregory landed in the assault on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. At Grandcamp, on 8 June, he single-handedly charged an enemy stronghold with grenades and bayonet, killing 8 soldiers and capturing 35. Six days later he was killed in action near Couvains. For his valor T. Sgt. Peregory was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was the sole Virginian in the 29th Division to be awarded the medal, which was given to only 14 of the 300,000 Virginians who served in the war. Peregory is buried at the American Cemetery in St. Laurent, Normandy, France.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number G-27.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1915.

Location. 38° 2.383′

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N, 78° 30.417′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. It is in Lewis Mountain. Marker is at the intersection of Emmet Street North (Business U.S. 29) and University Avenue and Ivy Road (Business U.S. 250), on the left when traveling south on Emmet Street North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Emmet St N, Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. W. W. Yen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Monroe’s First Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Martin (approx. ¼ mile away); University of Virginia (approx. 0.3 miles away); These Garden Walls (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edgar Allan Poe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Jefferson Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodrow Wilson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Also see . . . Medal of Honor Citation for Frank Peregory. “On 8 June 1944, the 3d Battalion of the 116th Infantry was advancing on the strongly held German defenses at Grandcampe, France, when the leading elements were suddenly halted by decimating machinegun fire from a firmly entrenched enemy force on the high ground overlooking the town. After numerous attempts to neutralize the enemy position by supporting artillery and tank fire had proved ineffective, T/Sgt.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2009

2. Technical Sergeant Frank D. Peregory Marker

Peregory, on his own initiative, advanced up the hill under withering fire, and worked his way to the crest where he discovered an entrenchment leading to the main enemy fortifications 200 yards away. Without hesitating, he leaped into the trench and moved toward the emplacement. Encountering a squad of enemy riflemen, he fearlessly attacked them with handgrenades and bayonet, killed 8 and forced 3 to surrender. Continuing along the trench, he single-handedly forced the surrender of 32 more riflemen, captured the machine gunners, and opened the way for the leading elements of the battalion to advance and secure its objective. The extraordinary gallantry and aggressiveness displayed by T/Sgt. Peregory are exemplary of the highest tradition of the armed forces.” (Submitted on May 3, 2009.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,347 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.