George S. Bussa’s Silver Star citation

HEADQUARTERS USAFISPA
APO #502

22 February 1943.

GENERAL ORDERS )

NO. . . . . . . . . . 47)

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II. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR:

By direction of the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, August 8, 1932, A Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, United States Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, to each of the following named officers and enlisted men:

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GEORGE S. BUSSA (244661), Platoon Sergeant, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for gallantry in action on January 15, 1943 on Guadalcanal. After his platoon leader was evacuated for illness, Platoon Sergeant Bussa took command and personally led his platoon into action in the ravine west of Point Cruz and at all times fought bravely. Against heavy opposition the men under his leadership destroyed three enemy machine guns and other weapons. He accompanied the Company Commander and the Demolitions Officer into the enemy lines to locate targets. With the fire of his platoon he covered the demolition party while enemy positions were destroyed. Home address: 14117 Emelita Street, Van Nuys, California.

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By Command of Lieutenant General HARMON:

A. J. BARNETT,
Brig. General, G.S.C.,
Chief of Staff