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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), [then Second Lieutenant] Eugene W. LaRocca (ASN: 0-2049307), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 13 October 1944. 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.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 25, 1945
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 146 (August 7, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Eugene W. LaRocca (ASN: 0-2049307), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Germany, on 25 March 1945. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by First Lieutenant LaRocca reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), [then Second Lieutenant]

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 24, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4 (January 4, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), [then Second Lieutenant] Eugene W. LaRocca (ASN: 0-2049307), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 24 November 1944. 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.