Vincent Capece

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Vincent Capece, Infantry, Private First Class, Company C, Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action on 16 August 1944 near St. Aygulf, France. Private Capece’s platoon had attacked, secured and consolidated upon an enemy strongpoint guarding a coastal road. One member of the platoon, while moving forward to observe nearby enemy positions, was severely wounded by enemy small arms fire. Private Capece voluntarily went forward into the danger zone to rescue his comrade. Upon reaching the wounded man he administered aid and attempted to remove him. The enemy directed machine gun and mortar fire in the direction of the two men and Private Capece used his body as a shield for his wounded comrade. While continuing his effort to return the wounded man to safety, Private Capece was himself wounded by a shell fragment. Private Capece’s loyalty and solf-sacrifice reflect high credit upon him and his organization.