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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    350th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    88th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 15, 1945

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 70 (June 10, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John H. Bishop, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Fazanello, Italy, on 15 April 1945. Second Lieutenant Bishop’s extraordinary heroism, 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 88th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.