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Peter
Louis
Dal Ponte
March 31, 1917

–

December 26, 1987

Born:

Three Rivers

, 

Michigan

Home:

Three Rivers

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    126th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 9, 1942
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 28 (May 24, 1943)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Peter Louis Dal Ponte, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Service Company, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Sanananda, New Guinea. First Lieutenant Dal Ponte’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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    September 1960 – August 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 19 (May 28, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Peter Louis Dal Ponte, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1960 to August 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dal Ponte and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.