John F. Mccartney
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 587 (October 8, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John F. McCartney, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 113th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 12 April 1945. Sergeant McCartney’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
