Capozi, Louis Joseph

Date of birth:: January 15th, 1920
Date of death:: August 6th, 1944 (Plouneour-Menez/Brittany, France)
Mentioned on:: Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial
Service number:: 32314986
Nationality:: American

Biography

Is reported missing on "The Tablets of the Missing" at the Brittany American Cemetry in St. James, France.

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: Company C, 68th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division "Super Sixth", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: July 5th, 1945

"For gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 68th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in the vicinity of Ploueaut, France, on 6 August 1944. With complete disregard for his own life when his Platoon Leader's tank was hit by direct fire during a combined infantry and tank attack, he maneuvered his tank to cover the dismounted withdrawal of the crew from the disabled tank. Due to fierce opposition the remainder of the task force were forced to withdraw but he continued to cover the withdrawal with the result that he was mortally wounded and his crew was captured. His outstanding gallantry, coolness, great leadership, and utter disregard for his personal safety are worthy of the highest tribute and reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces."

Headquarters, 6th Armored Division, General Orders No. 268 (posthumously awarded)