John C. Rebarchek
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 71 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John C. Rebarchek, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 24 June 1944. First Lieutenant Rebarchek’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, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
