John C. Gazzetti
Home Town: New York, New York
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 77 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to John C. Gazzetti (32204829), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 23 October 1944. Staff Sergeant Gazzetti’s intrepid actions, 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, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.