Pfc Camillus Paolini

Pfc Camillus J. Paolini

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Camillus J. Paolini (ASN: 33313568), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. When his Company Commander was seriously injured by an exploding mine, Private First Class Paolini, observing that there were no medical personnel in the vicinity, entered the mine field and went to the officer's assistance. Despite increasing enemy small arms fire, he continued to administer aid. At this time, a heavy enemy artillery barrage began to descend in the immediate area setting off mines all around Private First Class Paolini. As he was preparing to return to his company, a large piece of shrapnel from an artillery shell which landed nearby, hit the Company Commander. Undaunted by this occurrence which nearly took his own life, Private First Class Paolini ministered to this new wound. The gallantry and heroic determination of Private First Class Paolini in administering aid under such hazardous conditions exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army..

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1st Infantry Division in Europe Fall 1944

104th Infantry Division Winter War: The Bulge and Beyond Series December 1944 - March 1945 $29.99 DVD Details

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