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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    War Department General Orders No. 8 (February 7, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant Salvatore J. Amico, Jr. (ASN: 32090579), United States Army Air Forces, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States during World War II. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Amico, 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 Air Forces.