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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    113th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1944

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 59 (September 18, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Louis A. Saporito (ASN: 36704899), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Department, 113th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, on 23 July 1944, in France. Private Saporito was on duty with an artillery unit when it was subjected to sudden and violent enemy counter-battery fire. At the risk of his life, Private Saporito voluntarily left the comparative safety of his covered shelter to administer first aid to his wounded comrades. He moved from place to place and did not cease his activities until all casualties had been treated and evacuated. The courage and tenacity of purpose exhibited by Private Saporito reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces.