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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    20th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 3 & 4, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 182 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) James L. Giangrosso, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Munoz, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 3 and 4 February 1945. First Lieutenant Giangrosso’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 6th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.