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(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 (Corps of Engineers) John Clement Mattina (ASN: 0-24683), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 209th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against the enemy in the China-Burma-India Theater, in 1943 and 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Mattina, 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 Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    Department of Military Construction, Europe

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Corps of Engineers) John Clement Mattina (ASN: 0-24683), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Department of Military Construction, Europe, from 1967 to 1969.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    209th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    China-Burma-India Theater

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces, India-Burma Theater, General Orders No. 311 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Corps of Engineers) John Clement Mattina (ASN: 0-24683), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 209th Engineer Combat Battalion in action against the enemy in the China-Burma-India Theater, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Mattina, 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 Air Forces.