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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 Brigadier General John William Dobson (ASN: 0-21851), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Director, J-3, Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the period from July 1965 to July 1967.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    January 1944 – May 1945

    Major (Cavalry) John William Dobson (ASN: 0-21851), United States Army, was captured by German forces on or about 30 January 1944 during fighting in Italy, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in August 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    1st Ranger Infantry Battalion (Separate)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 322 (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 Silver Star to Major (Cavalry) John William Dobson (ASN: 0-21851), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Ranger Infantry Battalion (Separate), in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Dobson, 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.