Mario Pomponio
Born:
Home Town: Tuckahoe, New York
Status: KIA
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 279 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Mario Pomponio (42097185), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 7th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 30 January 1945, near Wihr-en-Plaine, France. Private Pomponio’s intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.