James J. O’Donovan
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces from 20 to 24 January 1942, in the vicinity of Abucay Hacienda, Philippine Islands. Major O'Donovan'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.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 21 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James J. O’Donovan (0-294421), Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
