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Nicholas
G.
Katsificas

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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 16, 1945
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 17 (March 26, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Nicholas G. Katsificas (ASN: 0-448789), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Kochstadt, Germany, on 16 April 1945. When the tank from which he was directing artillery fire upon hostile positions was hit, Captain Katsificas, although seriously wounded, continued on his mission and knocked out numerous enemy emplacements, thereby contributing immeasurably to his organization’s seizure of an important objective. Captain Katsificas’ gallant actions and outstanding devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    32d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 70 (July 29, 1946)

    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 (Field Artillery) Nicholas G. Katsificas (ASN: 0-448789), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces in Belgium, on 19 December 1944. Acting as an artillery liaison officer for the company to which he was attached, Lieutenant Katsificas voluntarily assumed command of a fallen officer’s platoon which was pinned down by enemy fire. Upon reaching a fire break, he noticed a platoon of enemy on the other side. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Lieutenant Katsafanas braved the enemy fire and assaulted the enemy position single-handed. In this action he wounded six of the enemy with his pistol during his advance. First Lieutenant Katsafanas’ 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 and the United States Army.