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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    10th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 20, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 10 (January 11, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Staff Sergeant William Americo Catri (ASN: 31293164), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the attack on Rourmoy-la-Chetive, France, on 20 September 1944. Staff Sergeant Catri’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.