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John
P.
Berres
1922-05-26

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2012-12-14

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Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 28, 1950
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 8 (January 15, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John P. Berres (ASN: 0-62276), United States Army, for heroic achievement during ground operations against a hostile force as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 28 November 1950, near Majon-ni, Korea, Lieutenant Berres, a platoon leader, observed that elements of Company A were pinned down by heavy enemy fire. Unhesitatingly and heedless of his own personal safety, he led a seventy-five millimeter recoilless rifle section over open terrain and under intense enemy fire to a position from which effective fire could be placed upon the enemy. From this position he continually exposed himself in order to direct the fire of the section. Lieutenant Berres’ initiative and heroism on this occasion enabled a successful advance on the objective and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 13, 1951
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 85 (April 1, 1951)

    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 P. Berres (ASN: 0-62276), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 13 February 1951, near Suso-ri, Korea, a platoon from Company B came under attack and was surrounded by a vastly superior enemy force. Lieutenant Berres’ company proceeded to the relief of the platoon. Upon arriving in the area, the company was immediately brought under heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire. Because his radio handset was shot out of his hand, Lieutenant Berres exposed himself to intense mortar and small arms fire by moving from position to position, contacting the units of the company. His actions inspired his men to charge an enemy strongpoint with bayonets, completely routing the enemy, and rescuing the beleaguered platoon. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Berres reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.