Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

2nd Battalion, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army (2nd Battalion, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army)

Awarded on:

1945

Citation:

"The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John H. Wohner, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 407th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 1 December 1944, in Germany.

On that date, near Flossdorf, Germany, Major Wohner assumed command of his battalion when it was pinned down by intense enemy fire and was unable to advance for twenty-four hours. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he courageously moved to the head of his unit, faced the enemy across the open terrain and through his bravery and heroic actions inspired his men to follow him in the attack. Not once did he falter in his mission, even though a radio operator was shot down at his side. His unexcelled display of leadership and determination in the face of enemy machine-gun fire inspired his men to new heights and to push on to secure their objective. Major Wohner's intrepid actions, 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, the 102d Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 5 (1945).

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Colonel

Awarded on:

September 26th, 1968

Awarded for his service between July 1961 and July 1968.

General Orders No. 50, Headquarters Department of the Army, 26 September 1968.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

2nd Battalion, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

2nd Battalion, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

2nd Battalion, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army

Citation:
"On 1st December 1944 a battalion of the 407th Infantry met strong German resistance near Flossdorf, Germany, and many officers and ranking non-commissioned officer became casualties. When the battalion was unable to advance for twenty-four hours, Lieutenant Colonel Wohner left his command post to assume personal command of the attack. Even though the men were pinned down by heavy enemy artillery and small arms fire he proceeded courageously to the head of the unit facing the enemy across open terrain. Even when the radio operator walking next to him was wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Wohner with utter disregard for his personal safety continued to move ahead and inspired his men to new heights so that they followed him, pushed ahead and took their objective. His unexcelled leadership and determination in his face of enemy fire and his extraordinary heroism reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service."