Joseph S. Giacobello
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 57 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Joseph S. Giacobello, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 December 1944. Captain Giacobello’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 35th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.