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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    349th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    88th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 11, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 108 (June 27, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John A. Liebenstein (ASN: 0-1322241), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 349th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Mount Ceracoli, Italy, on 11 April 1944. Second Lieutenant Liebenstein’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life 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.