Lt. Col. Kent Fay

30 Aug 1944Rully, France
Commander of the 85th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the 5th Armored Division, Lt. Col Kent Fay was killed in action at Rully, France, on 30 August 1944, leaving behind a wife and three young children. He had been in an armored car 50 miles outside of Paris leading reconnaissance troops on a drive to the Belgian border when they met German rear guard infantry troops and antitank guns.
Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
General Orders, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 5th Armored Division during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 5th Armored Division, General Orders No. 15 (1944)
Action Date: World War II
Service: Army
Division: 5th Armored Division

Gravesite Details
Entered the Service from New York.