Vito C. Pumilia

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Vito C. Pumilia, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 April 1945. Sergeant Pumilia’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, the 76th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.