By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) John C. Cattus, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving as Commanding Officer of Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on the night of 10 – 11 October 1918, and having advanced and assisted in taking the trench line immediately north of Bois de Cunel, under heavy machine gun and shell fire, and severely wounded, returned to the Post of Command of the Commanding Officer with important information concerning the troops in the attack. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) John C. Cattus, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company F, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the night of 15 July 1918, near Crezancy, France, Lieutenant Cattus showed the greatest coolness and courage and fearlessly looked after the wounded men of his company, at all times caring for his company and performing his duties in a most admirable manner under a most severe and terrific barrage. On the morning of 26 July 1918, he was ordered to advance his company north of Jaulgonne in the direction of Le Charmel. This he did and under his direction, machine guns and signal equipment were captured as well as many prisoners. Many of the enemy were killed during the advance. By his bravery and fearlessness, he was an example to both officers and men.

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Infantry) John C. Cattus, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Cattus distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918, in looking after the wounded under heavy shell fire.