Jess T. Renteria

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jess T. Renteria (37354648), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 and 23 November 1944, in Germany. Technician Fourth Grade Renteria voluntarily left a position of comparative safety, crossed fifty yards of fire-swept terrain, and in the face of intense small arms fire, carried an injured soldier out of danger. Several days later Technician Fourth Grade Renteria again braved fierce enemy mortar and machine gun fire as he made five trips over open terrain and evacuated seven severely wounded soldiers. Technician Fourth Grade Renteria’s actions resulted in the saving of many lives and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. His 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 104th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.