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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Joint Chiefs of StaffAction Date:
July 1965 – July 1967
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (September 14, 1967)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.