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Dominick
Delmonico
DNB (1945)
1915

–

September 11, 1945

Born:

Hamilton County

, 

Ohio

Home:

Cincinnati

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Margraten

, 

Holland

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Netherlands

Dominick Delmonico’s brother, Frank Delmonico, was killed in action in Germany on March 30, 1945. Five months later, while part of a convoy, Dominick Delmonico’s truck overturned and he was killed.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 27, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 85 (March 9, 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 Corporal Dominick Delmonico (ASN: 35870073), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Allen, France, on 27 August 1944. When his platoon was cut off from his company, Corporal Delmonico furiously attacked the enemy, killing five Germans, wounding four, and capturing two. His 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.