John P. Donovan
Home Town: Glasgow, Missouri
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private John P. Donovan (ASN: 2185351), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Donovan distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 356th Infantry Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Pouilly, France, 5 November 1918, while on patrol.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders No. No. 3, W.D., 1921
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John P. Donovan, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Pouilly, France, November 5 and 6, 1918. Participating in the first reconnaissance of the damaged bridges at Pouilly, with two others, Private Donovan advanced more than 500 meters beyond the American outposts, crossing three branches of the Meuse River and successfully encountering the enemy.
