John A. Streed

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to John A. Streed (0-555985), Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Combat Command B, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 2 April 1945. Lieutenant Streed, leading six men, withstood the attack of an estimated company of enemy infantry. When his position was flanked, he made a successful withdrawal. He then returned voluntarily to attempt the rescue of his commanding officer and several men who had been cut off. Lieutenant Streed was captured while on this mission. He convinced his captors to surrender and received submission of the garrison of the enemy town. His conduct throughout the engagement reflected great credit on himself and the Military Forces of the United States.