John Stephen O’Toole

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John Stephen O’Toole, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the 977th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 15 August 1944. Captain O’Toole’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, his unit, and the United States Army.