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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Regiment:

    314th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 22, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 86 (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 Staff Sergeant Domenic J. Stagno (ASN: 31045891), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Meurthe River near Frambois, France, on 22 September 1944. Staff Sergeant Stagno’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 and the United States Army.