John S. Milesnick
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 14 (1946)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John S. Milesnick, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 17 and 18 December 1944. First Lieutenant Milesnick’s 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 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
