Unclassified Extract Copy of Citation for the Bronze Star

Private First Class Amos J. Almeida 39250383 (then Private), Parachute Infantry, while serving with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself by heroic achievement in action. On **** in the vicinity of **** the enemy launched a determined attacked with six tanks and approximately seventy-five infantrymen, and succeeded in penetrating the main line of resistance. During the attack, one enemy tank seriously threatened the area in which Private First Class Almeida and his rocket launcher team was located. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Private First Class Almeida exposed himself to attract the attention and fire of the enemy tank, thereby permitting his platoon to engage and repel the other tanks and infantry. After cleverly avoiding the fire from the enemy armored vehicle, he fired his rocket launcher and destroyed the enemy tank. This heroic act contributed greatly to the successful defeat of the enemy attack. His actions were in accordance with the highest standards of the military service. Entered military service from California.