Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company C, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army (Company C, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army)

Joseph J. Tenuto, 33339118, Sergeant (then Private) Company C, 331st Infantry, United States Army. For distinguishing himself by gallantry in action on 8 July 1944, near Carentan, France. When the advance of his platoon was held up by fire from a strategically placed enemy machine gun, Sergeant Tenuto who had joined in the attack despite being previously wounded, unhesitatingly and with heroic determination crawled and worked his way to the flank of the enemy. With utter disregard for his own safety, he hurled two hand grenades in to the position, knocked it out and captured two of the enemy. Sergeant Tenuto’s fighting spirit and conspicuous courage reflect the highest credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service of the United States. Entered military service from Pennsylvania.