(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 (Infantry) John A. Elterich, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

(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 (Infantry) John A. Elterich, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 13 November 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.