The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Private Vincenzo V. Geramita (ASN: 32655085), United States Army, for meritorious achievement in active ground combat against the enemy on 20 January 1945, while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in Germany. The division fought the Battle of Nenning, Orcholz, and Berg before clearing the Campholz Woods southeast of Tettingen. The 301st Infantry Regiment then fought house-to-house and captured Sinz. Private Geramita’s exemplary performance of duty in active ground combat was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.