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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    East Central Luzon Guerrilla Area

    Division:

    Philippine Guerilla Forces

    Action Date:

    April 10, 1942 – February 3, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 9 (June 13, 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 Major (Infantry) John Peyton Boone, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces while serving with the East Central Luzon Guerrilla Area, Philippine Guerilla Forces, from 10 April 1942 to 3 February 1945, in the Philippine Islands. Major Boone’s outstanding leadership, 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 and the United States Army.