The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal John J. Stanton (ASN: 37026151), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company *, ** Ranger Battalion, on ** July 1943, south of ***, Sicily. Corporal Stanton, an occupant of a vehicle of a column traveling south on the *** road, was overtaken and attacked by a column of enemy tanks. Disregarding his own safety he attempted to man a machine gun whose gunner had been wounded. Finding the gun rendered useless by the tanks, Corporal Stanton continued to expose himself to cannon and machine gun fire while he assisted in dragging the wounded men to safety. Corporal Stanton’s 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, his unit, and the United States Army.