John J. Achille
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 300 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John J. Achille, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. Corporal Achille distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 5 February 1945 while serving with the 11th Airborne Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 11th Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
