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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    32d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 52 (May 20, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Nunzio Joseph Savino (ASN: 36004547), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 24 October 1944. Private First Class Savino’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, the 7th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.