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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4 (February 5, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sergeant John J. Seybuck, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy in 1943. When a stove exploded and gasoline ignited the clothing of a brother Infantryman, Sergeant Seybuck wrapped the victim in a blanket, extinguishing he flames. His prompt action, with disregard of the danger to himself, prevented severe injury and possible death of the victim. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant Seybuck reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant [then Private]

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 20, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 3 (January 3, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Private] John J. Seybuck (ASN: 6907449), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 20 October 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.