Dutko's official Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, on 23 May 1944, near Ponte Rotto, Italy.
Dutko left the cover of an abandoned enemy trench at the height of an artillery concentration in a single-handed attack upon 3 machineguns and an 88mm.
Dutko ran 10.0 yards through the impact area, paused momentarily in a shell crater, and then continued his l-man assault.
Dutko nevertheless made his way to a point within 30 yards of the first enemy machinegun and killed both gunners with a hand grenade.
Dutko from a position 20 yards distant wounding him a second time as he proceeded toward the enemy weapon in a half run.