United States Army, World War II. "He served proudly with the 44th Tank Battalion in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his role in battle on the Philippine island of Luzon . . . After returning to Wichita Falls, Mr. Tufares began a respected 30-year tenure at Sheppard Air Force Base as a civil service instructor." 76th Legislature, R.S., HR 22.
Resolutions - Memorial .
United States Army, Private First Class, World War II. Pfc Deno A. Tufares, Silver Star Medal. United States Army, 12th Armored Division, Scrapbook 3, crediting the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum.
Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries) .