Anthony F. Caggiano’s Silver Star citation

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TAKES PLEASURE IN PRESENTING THE

SILVER STAR MEDAL MEDAL

TO
ANTHONY F. CAGGIANO
FIRST LIEUTENANT (INFANTRY)
U.S. ARMY

For service as set forth in the following

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Anthony F. Caggiano (OF-103237), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, on 22 January 1967. On this date, Lieutenant Caggiano was serving as Platoon Leader for the 2d Platoon of Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. While moving over dense, hilly terrain, the unit made contact with an estimated reinforced North Vietnamese company armed with automatic weapons. The 1st and 2d Platoons were deployed to the left flank to relieve the pressure on the lead platoon. The order came down from the Company Commander to withdraw because of an incoming air strike. Lieutenant Caggiano realized that he had to eliminate the enemy position to enable his platoon to pull back. Without hesitation, and with complete disregard for his own safety, he continuously exposed himself to the enemy fire, while placing effective fire on the enemy position. His unrelenting assault resulted in his silencing the guns long enough for his platoon to pull back. After the air strike, he brought his platoon on line and attacked the hostile position, and overran it. His calm leadership and personal courage were an inspiration to all the men in his platoon. First Lieutenant Caggiano’s outstanding display of aggressiveness, devotion to duty and personal bravery is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Also received six Bronze Star Medals and three Purple Hearts