The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Feliberto Patricio Jeantete (ASN: 38165036), 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 in Sicily, on 10 July 1943. When his company came under heavy enemy machine gun fire at close range, Private First Class Jeantete volunteered to go with an officer to flank the position and destroy the gun. From a distance of 25 yards he opened fire on the machine gun nest, thus drawing its fire and enabling the officer to destroy it. Later the same day, while acting as flank security, Private First Class Jeantete observed six of the enemy armed with automatic rifles, preparing to open fire on the platoon. He opened fire on them and continued firing until he had killed two of the enemy and wounded two others. He was mortally wounded during this action, but the surprise and intensity of the fire forced the enemy to fire on him alone, thus enabling his platoon to rush the position and complete its destruction. Private First Class Jeantete’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.