The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General John Matthew Devine (ASN: 0-5232), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the Division Artillery, 90th Infantry Division in Northern France. On 8 September 1944 near ****, France, when a large force of enemy tanks, armored vehicles and infantry, penetrated the front, the breakthrough extended to the Command Posts of ****, a fire fight commenced immediately. The enemy fire became exceptionally heavy resulting in a number of casualties. Brigadier General Devine personally directed the defenses, moving about under small arms and tank fire in the moonlight. His calmness under fire and gallantry in action were a reassuring influence to the personnel, the action of which was material to turning back the enemy force and was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service.
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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
8th Armored DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 86 (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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Matthew Devine (ASN: 0-5232), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 8th Armored Division from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Devine and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
8th Armored DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 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 Legion of Merit to Major General John Matthew Devine (ASN: 0-5232), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 8th Armored Division from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Devine and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.