Silver Star
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank F. Ailio (ASN: 0-1055200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 253IR, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesgersweiler, Germany. When a rifle platoon was pinned down by enemy fire, Lieutenant Ailio, in the face of intense mortar and machine gun fire, enabled the rifle platoon which he was supporting to drive the enemy from the woods and fulfill its mission by leading his heavy machine gun section, emplacing it skillfully and setting up the most advantageous base of fire for each gun. Lieutenant Ailio was killed during this action. His gallant sacrifice and courageous leadership remain as a lasting inspiration to his men and are in accord with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 63 (March 29, 1945)
Action Date: February 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company H
Regiment: 253IR
Division: 63d Infantry Division
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank F. Ailio (ASN: 0-1055200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 253IR, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesgersweiler, Germany. When a rifle platoon was pinned down by enemy fire, Lieutenant Ailio, in the face of intense mortar and machine gun fire, enabled the rifle platoon which he was supporting to drive the enemy from the woods and fulfill its mission by leading his heavy machine gun section, emplacing it skillfully and setting up the most advantageous base of fire for each gun. Lieutenant Ailio was killed during this action. His gallant sacrifice and courageous leadership remain as a lasting inspiration to his men and are in accord with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 63 (March 29, 1945)
Action Date: February 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company H
Regiment: 253IR
Division: 63d Infantry Division
Silver Star
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank F. Ailio (ASN: 0-1055200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 253IR, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesgersweiler, Germany. When a rifle platoon was pinned down by enemy fire, Lieutenant Ailio, in the face of intense mortar and machine gun fire, enabled the rifle platoon which he was supporting to drive the enemy from the woods and fulfill its mission by leading his heavy machine gun section, emplacing it skillfully and setting up the most advantageous base of fire for each gun. Lieutenant Ailio was killed during this action. His gallant sacrifice and courageous leadership remain as a lasting inspiration to his men and are in accord with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 63 (March 29, 1945)
Action Date: February 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company H
Regiment: 253IR
Division: 63d Infantry Division
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank F. Ailio (ASN: 0-1055200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 253IR, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesgersweiler, Germany. When a rifle platoon was pinned down by enemy fire, Lieutenant Ailio, in the face of intense mortar and machine gun fire, enabled the rifle platoon which he was supporting to drive the enemy from the woods and fulfill its mission by leading his heavy machine gun section, emplacing it skillfully and setting up the most advantageous base of fire for each gun. Lieutenant Ailio was killed during this action. His gallant sacrifice and courageous leadership remain as a lasting inspiration to his men and are in accord with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 63 (March 29, 1945)
Action Date: February 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company H
Regiment: 253IR
Division: 63d Infantry Division
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Entered the Service from Michigan.
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