Famous Soldier during World War II. He was commanding at the battle of Levie during Corsica fight against German and Italians forces (September 1943)and also at the battle of Garigliano (May 1944). He was awarded in 1944 the Distinguished Service Cross with following citation: Captain Jacques Alphonse de Peretti de La Rocca, Army of France, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 3d Regiment de Tirail Algeriens, in action against enemy forces on August 21, 1944. Captain de Peretti de La Rocca's outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.
Famous Soldier during World War II. He was commanding at the battle of Levie during Corsica fight against German and Italians forces (September 1943)and also at the battle of Garigliano (May 1944). He was awarded in 1944 the Distinguished Service Cross with following citation: Captain Jacques Alphonse de Peretti de La Rocca, Army of France, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 3d Regiment de Tirail Algeriens, in action against enemy forces on August 21, 1944. Captain de Peretti de La Rocca's outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.
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