Jack Foust
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 845 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jack Foust, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 March 1944. Staff Sergeant Foust’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 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
