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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Joseph Ryneska, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea from 1996 to 1998. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Ryneska reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1998 – 2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Joseph Ryneska, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, from 1998 to 2001.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    1st Field Artillery Battalion

    Regiment:

    21st Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) John Joseph Ryneska, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Ryneska distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Field Artillery Battalion, 21st Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1970 and 1972. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Ryneska, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1994
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Joseph Ryneska, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery, in 1994.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Joseph Ryneska, 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 as Commanding Officer, 7th Infantry Division Artillery, from 1990 to 1992.