Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 18th, 1944

Citation:
"For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the North African theatre of operations and in the European theatre of operations from July 10, 1943 to Oct 1, 1944. The skillful, aggressive and courageous manner in which Sgt Delude performed his duties as platoon sergeant contributed immeasurably to the combat efficiency of his organisation throughout the Sicilian campaign and during the invasion of Western Europe."