Bruno Oribiletti
Encyclopedia
Bruno Oribiletti served in the United States Marine Corps
during World War II
. He would be awarded the Navy Cross
for his actions during the Battle of Guam.
His award citation reads:
Oribiletti's official residence was listed as Milwaukee, Wisconsin
.
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He would be awarded the Navy Cross
Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
for his actions during the Battle of Guam.
His award citation reads:
- The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Bruno Oribiletti (MCSN: 329513), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism as a member of a Rocket Launcher Team serving with Company B, First Battalion, First Battalion, Fourth Marines (Reinforced), First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, 22 July 1944. Upon hearing enemy tanks rumbling down the road toward his company's position, Private First Class Oribiletti, with his rocket launcher loader, immediately knelt in the ditch alongside the road and, as the hostile infantry got off the tanks and laid down a withering protecting fire for the vehicles, calmly waited until the first tank was within fifteen yards of his position before he opened fire and stopped it. After directing another accurate round which struck the second tank and forced one of the occupants out, he was preparing to fire again when a hit by the tank's cannon killed him instantly. Private First Class Oribiletti's splendid initiative, inspiring valor and tenacious devotion to duty under extremely perilous conditions contributed materially to the successful repulsion of the enemy attack and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Oribiletti's official residence was listed as Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
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