John A. Masters

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to John A. Masters (37093265), Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with Battery B, 83d Armored Field Artillery Battalion, in action against the enemy on 16 January 1945, in Belgium. Corporal Masters’ outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.