Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company K, 3rd Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

April 2nd, 1945

"For gallantry in action on 28 September 1944, In Italy. While Pfc Marzinsky's company occupied a town, the enemy counter-attacked and encircled the troops, completely cutting them off. Pfc Marzinsky, volunteering to break through the ring and summon reinforcements, left the house by way of a cellar, made his way behind piles of rubbish, through barns and alleyways and reached the outer ring of attackers before being discovered. As he dashed down the street, he ran through a gauntlet of heavy small arms fire. He reached the end of the street and then followed a trail and although enemy fire followed him until he reached the crest of a hill, he did not hesitate until he reached the command post. He reported the situation and led a recue party back. Inspired by his courage, the rescue party routed the enemy and relieved the trapped men. The courage and initiative displayed by Pfc Marzinsky were a source of inspiration to the entire company and a key factor in the entire successful operation. Home address: Box 411, Mechanicville, New York."

Headquarters, 34th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 72

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Pfc Marzinsky was wounded on 7 January 1944.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)