Corporal George W. Boffo was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company G, Second Battalion, First Marine Division, during an assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 4 May 1945.
Assigned the mission of supporting a tank during an assault on strongly defended enemy caves and emplacements, Corporal Boffo courageously advanced under intense hostile small arms, automatic weapon and mortar fire. Twice wounded, he persisted in his mission and personally located hostile positions and directed the tank’s fire on the enemy, refusing to be evacuated until all the enemy mortars and machine guns were destroyed. By his courage and determination, Corporal Boffo contributed materially to the success of this operation. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service
Assigned the mission of supporting a tank during an assault on strongly defended enemy caves and emplacements, Corporal Boffo courageously advanced under intense hostile small arms, automatic weapon and mortar fire. Twice wounded, he persisted in his mission and personally located hostile positions and directed the tank’s fire on the enemy, refusing to be evacuated until all the enemy mortars and machine guns were destroyed. By his courage and determination, Corporal Boffo contributed materially to the success of this operation. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service
Corporal George W. Boffo was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company G, Second Battalion, First Marine Division, during an assault on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 4 May 1945.
Assigned the mission of supporting a tank during an assault on strongly defended enemy caves and emplacements, Corporal Boffo courageously advanced under intense hostile small arms, automatic weapon and mortar fire. Twice wounded, he persisted in his mission and personally located hostile positions and directed the tank’s fire on the enemy, refusing to be evacuated until all the enemy mortars and machine guns were destroyed. By his courage and determination, Corporal Boffo contributed materially to the success of this operation. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service
Assigned the mission of supporting a tank during an assault on strongly defended enemy caves and emplacements, Corporal Boffo courageously advanced under intense hostile small arms, automatic weapon and mortar fire. Twice wounded, he persisted in his mission and personally located hostile positions and directed the tank’s fire on the enemy, refusing to be evacuated until all the enemy mortars and machine guns were destroyed. By his courage and determination, Corporal Boffo contributed materially to the success of this operation. His devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service
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