List of Italian American Medal of Honor Recipients - World War I

World War I

Michael Valente
Rank and organization: Private, United States Army, Company D, 107th Infantry, 27th Division
Date and place of action: 29 September 1918, east of Ronssoy, France
Entered service at: Ogdensburg, New York
Date and place of birth: 5 February 1895, Cassino, Italy

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