Periode:

Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)

Rang:

Private First Class (Soldaat 1stee klas)

Eenheid:

Company G, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army

FRANK P. GAROFANO, 20115488, Private First Class, Infantry, Company "G", 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment, for extraordinary heroism in action on 19 September 1944, near Best, Holland. The enemy attacked from three sides and, supported by artillery fire, threatened to envelop his company. In spite of the heavy barrage, Private First Class Garofano fired his sub-machine gun at the advancing enemy, killing nine and wounding three. Aware that his platoon's assault was impaired by the intense fire, he instructed a comrade to cover him while he moved to the flank in an attempt to enter an enemy-held house. Crawling forward, he reached a position ten feet from his objective. He threw a hand grenade into the house, forcing out its hostile occupants. Other forces immediately directed fire on him. Firing on the enemy with his sub-machine gun, he effected the surrender of ninety-three and wounded approximately thirty. His actions were in accord with the highest traditions of the armed forces. Entered military service from Pennsylvania.