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 Boyd Myers (ASN: 0-426031), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 3 October 1944, at Fremifontaine, France. When his company was ordered to seize an enemy-held town and the high ground beyond it, Lieutenant Myers skillfully led his men to within one hundred and fifty yards of the enemy positions. After building up a base of fire, he crawled forward to an enemy strongpoint and directed effective fire on it. As the enemy ran out of the house, Lieutenant Myers killed two and wounded three with his M-1 rifle. With rifle grenade fire, he neutralized an enemy sniper post, and, calling for the leading platoon to follow him, began clearing the town. He personally cleared the first two buildings. After leading his men to the far edge of town, he was fired upon by a hidden group of enemy soldiers. Ordering his men to covered positions, Lieutenant Myers crawled forward alone, under intense fire, to within twenty yards of the enemy, killed seven of them, and forced five others to surrender. His brilliant leadership and disregard for personal safety resulted in the successful seizure of the company objective, and exemplify the high traditions of the Army of the United States.