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 Sergeant [then Corporal] Peter Cavaliere (ASN: 31070940), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 17 September 1944. 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 6, 1944
Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Peter Cavaliere (ASN: 31070940), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. As Private Cavaliere’s company was about to attack the town of Colleville-sur-le-Mer, France, the enemy laid down an intense artillery barrage and started a counterattack. This required that the attack be launched from a different sector. As his company was moving out, Private Cavaliere voluntarily remained behind to cover its movement. He took cover in a building from which he could snipe at the enemy. Though subjected in this position to heavy artillery fire, Private Cavaliere resisted every effort to dislodge him and maintained his accurate fire against the enemy, effectively hampering their attempt to cut off his company. The gallantry, tenacity of purpose and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Private Cavaliere exemplifies the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July – October 1943
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (November 26, 1943)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 Peter Cavaliere (ASN: 31070940), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily during the period from July through October 1943. Although enemy tanks had pierced our lines and threatened to overrun our positions, Private Cavaliere held his ground and continued placing effective fire upon the advancing enemy. His dauntless courage and tenacity materially assisted in defeating this powerful enemy thrust. 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.