Frank J. Sabonis (23 September 1914 in Connecticut – 11 January 1988 in Windsor Locks) was an American Technician Fifth Grade in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He was discharged on 22 October 1945.
Awards[]
- Distinguished Service Cross on 8 October 1945 as Technician Fifth Grade in Company A, 24th Tank Battalion, 13th Armored Division[1]
Distinguished Service Cross citation[]
| “ | The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technician Fifth Grade Frank J. Sabonis (ASN: 31103480), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 24th Tank Battalion, 13th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 13 April 1945, near Seelshiede, Germany. Technician Fifth Grad Sabonis, displaying exceptional courage, eliminated three Panzerfaust teams that were halting the advance of his unit. He then boldly advanced on a hostile machine gun position and killed its crew with his sub-machine gun. While returning to his position, he encountered two other sniper riflemen and eliminated both. Technician Fifth Grade Sabonis' cool and deliberate actions were in accord with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.[1] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Frank J. Sabonis". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=22631. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
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