(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 Michael A. Varano, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 6th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, in February 1945. Private Varano, a Medical Aidman, was searching for wounded and was proceeding under heavy fire and across thickly-mined areas, when he came upon a wounded party with one lieutenant and eight enlisted men, all suffering wounds. Their condition was critical and there was no time to lose. Private Varano improvised a floating litter and swam the rifer towing one man at a time until all were evacuated to relative safety for treatment. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Varano, 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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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
PrivateDivision:
6th Armored DivisionAction Date:
March 1945
Headquarters, 6th Armored Division, General Orders No. 188 (1945)(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 Michael A. Varano, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 6th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, in March 1945. Private Varano, a Medical Aidman, as part of a rescue detail crossed a bridge under heavy artillery fire and machine gun strafing to administer first aid to a wounded man. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Varano, 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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Silver Star
Headquarters, 6th Armored Division, General Orders No. 52 (1945)(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Michael A. Varano, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 6th Armored Division during World War II.