Bussa, George Stanley
- Date of birth:
- (Chicago/Illinois, United States)
- Date of death:
- November 20th, 1943 (Tarawa, Gilbert Islands)
- Buried on:
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- Service number:
- O-26460
- Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
His name is engraved on the 'Wall of the Missing' at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Honolulu/Hawaii, United States.
Promotions:
?: Platoon Sergeant;
?: 2nd Lieutenant.
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Master Sergeant
- Unit:
- Company F, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division "The Silent Second", U.S. Marine Corps
- Awarded on:
- February 22nd, 1943
"For gallantry in action on 15 January 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."
General Orders No. 47, Headquarters United States Army Forces in the South Pacific Area (February 22, 1943).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Second Lieutenant
- Unit:
- Company F, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division "The Silent Second", U.S. Marine Corps
Sources
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