John J. Kunigelis
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 63 (May 17, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to John J. Kunigelis (33148944), Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 54th Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Armored Division, in action on 27 March 1945, in Germany. Corporal Kunigelis’ outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.