Jack C. Cunningham
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 191 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jack C. Cunningham, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 February 1945. Private Cunningham’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 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.