John L. Ahearn

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John L. Ahearn, First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. First Lieutenant Ahearn distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 6 June 1944 while serving with Company C, 70th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Group. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.