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 Private John Quaglia (ASN: 6890455), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 10 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John Quaglia (ASN: 6890455), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in Action against the enemy in North Africa during the Tunisian Campaign, on 23 March 1943. On that date the ammunition supply of Private Quaglia’s battalion became seriously depleted. Although the only road to an ammunition dump was under heavy fire, Private Quaglia voluntarily proceeded over this road and returned with much needed ammunition. His action contributed materially to the decisive defeat suffered by the enemy. Private First Class Quaglia’s 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.