But, just as they were gaining the advantage militarily, Burlazzi and Villeneuve were hit by a barrage from a U.S. artillery battery that mistakenly fired on their position after having been given incorrect firing coordinates. Hit in the face and blinded, Villeneuve survived; however, Burlazzi and 36 others were killed."Burlazzi, Joseph L 12009274 PVT KIA," in "World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel from New Jersey." Washington, D.C.: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (made available courtesy of the partnership between Fold3 and the Wikipedia Library; registration required).Barron, Patton's First Victory: How General George Patton Turned the Tide in North Africa and Defeated the Afrika Korps at El Guettar, Chapter Four: "Afternoon Attack," pp. 154–155."Burlazzi," in "New Jersey," in "Killed in Action in the North Africa Area." Miami, Florida: The Miami News, May 1, 1943, p. 5.
