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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Chef de Battalion

    Regiment:

    3d Moroccan Tabor Group

    Division:

    French Army

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 62 (February 23, 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 Chef de Battalion Jean Oacore de Saint Bon, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Moroccan Tabor Group, French Army, in action against enemy forces during the Allied campaign in Italy, during World War II. Chef de Battalion de Saint Bon’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.