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*BURLAZZI, JOSEPH L. (KIA) Synopsis: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph L. Burlazzi (12009274), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 23 May 1943, in the vicinity of Tunisia. Private Burlazzi's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 47 (1943) Home Town: Belleville, New Jersey