WITH OUR FIGHTERS
Over There

Brooklyn Eagle, Sun., Dec. 24, 1944

Another winner of the Silver Star is Tech Sgt. Lawrence Crivello of 878 40th St. Platoon sergeant with an armored infantry battalion in France, Crivello noticed that the enemy in the midst of a savage attack on our lines Oct.1, near Arracourt , France, was attempting to break through a weak spot on his platoon’s left flank.

"Acting on his own initiative, Crivello took a handful of men from those he thought could be spared and personally led them into the sector of the expected breakthrough," declared his citation.

"He showed great courage and was an inspiration to his men, leading them into position, moving from one man to another directing fire, checking positions and generally encouraging them.

"This was all done despite heavy enemy fire. The withering stream of accurate fire laid down by Sergeant Crivello and his men sent the enemy reeling back in a disorganized retreat and opened the way for a counter attack the next the next day."

Crivello entered service in February, 1941, and has been overseas a year He was previously awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.

by courtesy of Larry Crivello