(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Joseph Louis Burlazzi (ASN: 12009274), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Tunisia, on 23 March 1943. During assault on enemy forces Private Burlazzi and another man volunteered, in the face of enemy fire, to take up an abandoned machine gun position. They were responsible for turning an enemy assault into a retreat and allowing our own troops to advance. They then moved the machine gun position and Private Burlazzi went up with his rifle to provide security for his companion and was struck and killed by artillery fire. Private Burlazzi’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.