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 Sergeant John Robert Morton (ASN: 20746654), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 231st Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in action against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Pontroson, France, on 1 August 1944. After his half-track was hit by an 88-mm. shell, Sergeant Morton abandoned the vehicle and started to aid the wounded personnel. While so doing, a bullet passed through his helmet, and, looking up, he saw enemy soldiers charging with bayonets. He fired on them with his carbine until it was empty and then took a sub-machine gun and advanced while firing. In the action he accounted for 26 enemy dad and greatly contributed to neutralizing the enemy ambush. His gallantry and aggressiveness reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First SergeantBatallion:
231st Armored Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
6th Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(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 First Sergeant John Robert Morton (ASN: 20746654), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 231st Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. 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.