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 Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] John S. Winter (ASN: 0-1286222), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to June 1943. Although subjected to heavy enemy artillery fire and fierce tank attacks, Lieutenant Winter continually manned forward observation posts and skillfully directed the effective firing of his 75-mm. howitzer platoon. His bravery under fire and devotion to duty inspired the men of his company. Lieutenant Winter’s 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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 16, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 156 (August 15, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) John S. Winter (ASN: 0-1286222), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 16 November 1944. 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 26, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 46 (February 24, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] John S. Winter (ASN: 0-1286222), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 16 September 1944. 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.