James N. Barba

James N. Barba (23 March 1921 in Connecticut – Killed in action 13 June 1944) was a American Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 (posthumously) as Corporal in Company G, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart