Louis J. Ramundo

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Louis J. Ramundo (33146389), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Gela, Sicily, on 13 July 1943. When besieging enemy forces threatened his company’s position, Private First Class Ramundo, despite intense mortar and small-arms fire, courageously remained at his forward command post and utilized his weapon to deliver most effective fire on the advancing enemy. His initiative and coolness were instrumental in breaking a powerful enemy thrust.