Name/Title
MedalEntry/Object ID
2021.208.001Description
Bronze Star Medal and service ribbon in case, awarded to Staff Sergeant Maurice La Grua, Infantry, on September 26, 1945, for "heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Normandy, France, from 6 June to 11 June 1944. Sergeant La Grua was a member of an assault team which distinguished itseld during six days of action in the vicinity of Montebourg. Frequently entering extremely dangerous areas, the group never faltered in performance of duty. On one occasion in the face of heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire, the team aided in locating several enemy gun positions from which harrassing fire was being directed at our front lines. This enabled our troops to place effective fire on the enemy positions. Sergeant La Grua's courageous actions under fire throughout this period reflected credit upon himself and his unit."Collection
La Grua Collection