Louis J. Ferracane, Jr.
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Home Town: Braintree, Massachusetts
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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Louis J. Ferracane, Jr. (0-90153), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Marine Attack Squadron 153 (VMA(AW)-153), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 29, 1972. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Ferracane upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.