Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), [then Captain] Victor Peter Brosokas (ASN: 0-388976), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near El Guettar, Tunisia, on 31 March 1943. As Regimental S-2, he accompanied the advance guard in an attack on this village. Although seriously wounded, he ably assisted the Regimental commander in organizing a defense position, in caring for the wounded, and in assisting them to the rear. His courage and bravery were an inspiration to those about him and aided materially in saving several American lives and in the success of his Regiment during this engagement. Lieutenant Colonel Brosokas’ 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

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1942

    Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 32 (December 22, 1942)

    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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Victor Peter Brosokas (ASN: 0-388976), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Regimental S-2 of the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 November 1942, near Arcola, Algeria. When the advance of his Battalion and an attached Artillery Battalion was stopped by determined anti-tank, machine gun, and small arms fire on the outskirts of Arcole, Lieutenant Brosokas without hesitation, of his own volition and at the risk of his own life, volunteered to go forward with Lieutenant Simeon A. Box, 1st Engineer Battalion, in a half-track vehicle. With this vehicle they overran and destroyed with hand grenades two strong enemy machine gun positions flanking the road. They then proceeded through the town machine gunning all resistance encountered and returned, through severe rifle and machine gun fire, to immobilized column. It was the bold action of Lieutenant Brosokas which contributed largely to the withdrawal of the enemy and permitted the column to proceed. By his heroic achievement, exemplary bravery and devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Brosokas acted in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.