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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    II Corps

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1943 – February 3, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 89 (May 27, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain (Field Artillery) Jack Leroy Marinelli, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Air Artillery Officer, II Corps, in action against enemy forces in Italy during the period from 25 October 1943 to 3 February 1944. Captain Marinelli’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1960

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (August 12, 1960)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel (Field Artillery) Jack L. Marinelli, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 23 July 1960. Colonel Marinelli’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.