Ziroli, Humbert William

Date of birth:: September 21st, 1893 (Fall River/Massachusetts, United States)
Date of death:: October 20th, 1979
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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World War I Victory Medal

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)

"Destroyer clasp"

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Commodore
Unit:: U.S.S. Brooklyn (CL 40), U.S. Navy
Awarded for:: Operation Husky

“For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. BROOKLYN during the Sicilian Campaign. Operating under persistent bombing attacks and well within range of enemy shore artillery in close support of the Third Division in the assault on the Island of Sicily, Commodore Ziroli skillfully directed the gunfire of his vessel in a vigorous, accurate shore bombardment, effectively destroying several hostile positions and batteries. By his expert tactical knowledge and fearless devotion to duty under extremely difficult conditions, Commodore Ziroli contributed in large measure to the success of our forces in this vital area.”