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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    712th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1944

    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 40 (August 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 Sergeant Herman Pacione (ASN: 36004617), United States Army, for gallantry in northern France while serving with the 712th Tank Battalion, 90th Infantry Division. On 23 July 1944 when his battalion was in position, Sergeant Pacione was sent out on a reconnaissance mission with his major and two lieutenants and the party came under heavy mortar fire. All four members of the party were wounded including Sergeant Pacione. After his aid men took care of the three officers, Sergeant Pacione noticed a soldier lying in a foxhole nearby badly wounded. Enemy machine gun fire was so intense that aid men were unable to reach the wounded soldier. Although wounded himself, Sergeant Pacione crawled to the foxhole and pulled the injured man to cover where first aid was administered. After receiving first aid for his own wounds, Sergeant Pacione returned to his tank and continued his job, refusing to be evacuated. This gallant action of Sergeant Pacione was an inspiration to his companions and contributed materially to the success of the operation. 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.