Joseph Gorniak, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Joseph Gorniak, Jr., Second Lieutenant (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 1st Medical Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 7 August 1944. Second Lieutenant Gorniak’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.