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Anthony
V.
Danna
November 30, 1913

–

August 4, 1982

Home:

, 

New York

Buried: 

Beverly Hills

, 

Florida

Cemetery:

Fero Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    39th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 69 (October 16, 1944)

    (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) Anthony V. Danna, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 23 July 1944. First Lieutenant Danna’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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    39th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 46 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) Anthony V. Danna, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division during World War II.