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 Captain (Medical Corps) John Settineri (ASN: 0-490121), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. On D-Day, Captain Settineri voluntarily and with inspiring valor waded and swam far into the bullet-flayed and mined waters of the landing beach on nine separate occasions to rescue wounded and drowning comrades. Disregarding completely his own personal safety, he carried the injured men through intense artillery, mortar and machine gun fire to a place of safety and rendered medical treatment. By his unselfish devotion to duty and fearless courage, Captain Settineri saved many lives and acted in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.