John F. Riskey
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 100 (May 11, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John F. Riskey, Technician Third Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 and 21 January 1945. Technician Third Grade Riskey’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 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
