James B. Kinyan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James B. Kinyan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 3d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 22 and 24 January 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Private Kinyan’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, his unit, and the United States Army.