Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
John
O’Rourke

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    17th Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898
    D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to First Sergeant John O’Rourke, United States Army, for distinguished service in action while serving as a member of Company C, 17th Infantry Regiment, in battle the at El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898.