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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade

    Batallion:

    46th Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    5th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    December 21, 1944

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 88 (March 27, 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 Technician Fifth Grade Angelo Squitieri (ASN: 32062608), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 46th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 21 December 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Squitieri’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 5th Armored Division, and the United States Army.