John Gekler Reckord
Home Town: Bel Air, Maryland
Status: KIA
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to John Gekler Reckord (0-418344), Captain (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 9 June 1944. Captain Reckord’s outstanding leadership, 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, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
