Bill J. St. John

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Bill J. St. John (37514196), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 11 April 1945. Sergeant St. John and his squad were pinned down by small arms fire. Three of his men were wounded. Sergeant St. John continued to move forward and evacuate the wounded. Later, through outstanding leadership, he broke up a surprise counterattack. His action, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.