John C. Ritso

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to John C. Ritso (0-6904671), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 25 January 1944. Staff Sergeant Ritso’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, 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.