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) John A. Creech (ASN: 0-1303114), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Normandy, France, on 15 July 1944. During the initial attack on enemy positions on Hill Number 122 north of **** the company began falling back before heavy concentrations of enemy fire of all types. Although wounded in various parts of his body, Lieutenant Creech refused first aid or evacuation, immediately reorganized the company and resumed the attack, taking seventeen prisoners and killing twenty of the enemy. Although bleeding severely, Lieutenant Creech remained at the head of the company, and led the final assault which attained the company objective. The superior qualities of leadership, initiative and resourcefulness of Lieutenant Creech, his intrepid courage, and utter disregard for his personal condition were directly responsible for the successful accomplishment of the company mission, and are in accord with the highest traditions of the Army.