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John
W.
Summers

John Summers was a member of an elite international unit, including 82 Americans, that parachuted into France, Belgium and Holland ahead of Allied Armies on and after D-Day, to organize resistance. These special operators were code named “Jedburghs”.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Division:

    Office of Strategic Services

    Action Date:

    July 17 – September 9, 1944
    Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (March 10, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major (Cavalry) John W. Summers, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as leader of Jedburgh Team Horace, Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces in Brest and Le Conquet in enemy-occupied France, from 17 July 1944 through 9 September 1944. Major Summers’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery 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.