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Joseph Burlazzi
Joseph L. Burlazzi (May 20, 1912 – March 23, 1943) was a private in the United States Army who was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his conduct during military operations in North Africa during World War II. He became the Belleville, New Jersey area's "first local war casualty" on March 23, 1943 when he was killed while fighting at the front near Tunisia.
Formative years.
Born in Smith Mills, Union Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania on May 20,
mistakenly fired on their position after having been given incorrect firing coordinates. Hit in the face and blinded, Villeneuve survived; however, Burlazzi and 36 others were killed.
In recognition of his bravery, Joseph Burlazzi was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, which was accepted on his behalf by his brother, Guido. Describing Joseph Burlazzi's final act of valor, Brigadier General E. L. Ford wrote:
Burlazzi's grave is located in section H, plot 9611 at the Long Island National Cemetery in East Farmingdale, New