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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 101 (August 31, 1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Frank D. Bullano (ASN: 0-2262153/RA-13012690), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in August 1950, while serving with the 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in July and August 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 22 – 23, 1950

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 267 (December 18, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank D. Bullano (ASN: 0-2262153/RA-13012690), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Tank Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Taejon, Korea, on 22 – 23 September 1950. His company was spearheading the regiment’s advance. When the commander of the lead tank was wounded Lieutenant Bullano assumed command of the tank and by his aggressive leadership and total disregard for personal safety he led the advance deep into enemy territory. Manning the tank’s machine gun he fired with such volume and accuracy that the enemy was completely demoralized and fled before the onslaught of the column. Arriving at the Kum River he dismounted, fearlessly made a reconnaissance and found access across the river, previously considered un-fordable. Through his courageous leadership the company secured over twenty-five miles of ground, which had the enemy been afforded adequate time for defense, would have been gained only at the cost of many lives and much equipment. Lieutenant Bunnalo’s gallant actions and unhesitant devotion to duty reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Armor.