Private First Class Antone V. Costa, Jr. (ASN: 31301572), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in Italy on or about 28 January 1945, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.

Private First Class Antone V. Costa, Jr. (ASN: 31301572), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in Italy on or about 28 January 1945, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.


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(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 Private First Class Antone V. Costa, Jr. (ASN: 31301572), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Italy, during World War II. 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.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private First Class Antone V. Costa, Jr. (ASN: 31301572), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on January 28, 1944 in Italy. 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.