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Joseph
G.
Cincotti
November 19, 1937

–

April 28, 1995

Born:

New York

, 

New York

Home:

Scranton

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Fort Bragg

, 

North Carolina

Cemetery:

Fort Bragg Main Post Cemetery

In 1959 after graduating with a degree in psychology from the University of Scranton (Pennsylvania), Joseph Cincotti played football with the Philadelphia Eagles before serving as a U.S. Army Officer. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion (Airborne)

    Regiment:

    505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Joseph G. Cincotti, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy. Major Cincotti distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as S-3, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1968/1969. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.