The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant John J. Sinnott (ASN: 32866558), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 10 April 1945. Sergeant Sinnott displayed initiative and bravery to a high degree when his company was threatened by an enemy counterattack. He took two members of his squad and moved to an outpost to contact the enemy. Realizing that more help was needed, he sent one man for assistance while he and the other soldier remained to meet the enemy. The bulk of the enemy were killed or captured and the attack was thereby repulsed. His actions reflect credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.