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 Joseph F. Napoli (ASN: 32014364), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company **, ** Battalion, ** Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On ** March 1943, during an attack on enemy-held positions near *****, Tunisia, Private First Class Napoli was the first man to charge the hill and with utter disregard for his life, destroyed five sniper machine gun nests. His work enabled the company to capture the hill much quicker than would have otherwise been the case. Private Napoli assisted in getting the wounded men from the hill while under heavy machinegun fire. His spirit during the entire operation was an inspiration to all. First Class Napoli’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.