John G. Sinclair, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John G. Sinclair, Jr. (0-1018905), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 737th Tank Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 14 March 1945 Germany. During action near Leig, Germany, when his tank was hit by enemy antitank fire, Lieutenant Sinclair, although painfully burned, rescued several members of his crew but refused evacuation himself. Exhibiting fearless courage this officer was burned again while trying to rescue the crew of another blazing tank but in spite of his wounds he continued to lead the assault on the enemy gun positions until they had been silenced and then organized a defense of the ground gained. First Lieutenant Sinclair’s heroic leadership, personal courage and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.