John W. Ray

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John W. Ray, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 October 1944. Private First Class Ray’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, the 24th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to John W. Ray, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving in the XXI Bomber Command, TWENTIETH Air Force, in action against enemy forces on 27 December 1944. First Lieutenant Ray’s unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 20th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.