John K. Waters

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John K. Waters, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Battalion, 1st Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 February 1943. Lieutenant Colonel Waters’ 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 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.