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Frank Peregory
Frank D. Peregory (1916-1944) was a United States Army technical sergeant who Posthumous recognition, posthumously received the United States military's highest decoration for bravery in combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during World War II. In a previous incident, he also received the Soldier's Medal for rescuing another soldier from drowning. Peregoy grew up in a large family in Virginia. Although he was only 15 years old, in 1931, he lied about his age in order to join the Virginia Army National Guard. When the United States entered World War II in December 1941 his unit was activated. While guarding a beach, Peregory received the Soldier's Medal for saving a fellow soldier from drowning. When the unit arrived for combat overseas, they were assigned to the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Peregory again risked his life by single-handedly attacking a fortified German Army (Wehrmacht), German Machine gun, machine-gun emplacement, killing several and taking more than 30 prison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esmont, Virginia
Esmont is a census-designated place (CDP) in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 491. Esmont, Guthrie Hall, and Mountain Grove are listed the National Register of Historic Places. History The town was built from land purchased from the former Esmont plantation estate, built by Dr. Charles Cocke, and for which the town was named. Having rich soil, the town has historically been a farming community with a predominantly African American population. The area has been populated since the eighteenth century, though it did not acquire a post office until the later nineteenth century. Slate quarrying began near Esmont in 1883, and by the mid 1920s, the 6000 acre alwas the nation's largest soapstone producer. The quarry operation stopped in the 1960s due to environmental concerns. At its peak, Esmont had a depot for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, 3 stores, St. Steven's Episcopal Church (built of wood in 1914 and still in operation) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
