Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    May 9, 1952

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Anthony John Mucci (MCSN: 1112212), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Mortar Ammunition Carrier of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 9 May 1952. Volunteering to help reinforce a rifle platoon on a strategic outpost which had been subjected to an intense enemy barrage, Corporal Mucci repeatedly exposed himself to intense hostile mortar and small arms fire to cover the redeployment of the forward elements and the evacuation of the wounded. Bravely maintaining his position in the face of heavy fire from numerically superior enemy forces, he continued to deliver effective machine gun fire on the attackers until he was mortally wounded by hostile fire. By his outstanding courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, Corporal Mucci upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.