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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1944

    Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 00422 (February 9, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Nazarino J. Aquilano (MCSN: 368562), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Peleliu, Palau Islands, on 15 September 1944. During an amphibious landing, Corporal Aquilano observed tow men pinned down by the wreckage of a burning amphibian truck with other wounded personnel lying nearby and, undeterred by intense hostile mortar and small arms fire, unhesitatingly went to their aid. After assisting in extricating the two men and getting them to the beach, he made repeated trips back to the truck to help the other wounded to the shore. His coolness under fire and his prompt and courageous actions were contributing factors in saving the lives of several of the personnel and reflect great credit upon Corporal Aquilano and the United States Naval Service.