Korean War
| Service # | 51131000 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 7 1952 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private Santopietro was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. He was also awarded the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.
Notes
Private Santopietro was a member of Company A, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On May 7, 1952, he was a member of a night patrol with the mission of penetrating the enemy lines near Sag-i-nak, North Korea and capturing an enemy soldier. As the patrol approached the enemy trenches, the enemy delivered devastating fire. Private Santopietro, although wounded, fired at an enemy machine gun position until it was silenced. He was mortally wounded shortly thereafter.