The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John G. Sinclair, Jr. (ASN: 0-1018905), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 737th Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 14 March 1945. During action near Leig, Germany, when his tank was hit by enemy anti-tank fire, Lieutenant Sinclair, although painfully burned, rescued several members of his crew but refused evacuation himself. Exhibiting fearless courage this officer was burned again while trying to rescue the crew of another blazing tank but in spite of his wounds he continued to lead the assault on the enemy gun positions until they had been silenced and then organized a defense of the ground gained. First Lieutenant Sinclair’s heroic leadership, personal courage and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.