James A. Kiernan

James Aloysius Kiernan Jr. (born 11 June 1920 in Eau Claire) was a American First Lieutenant 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 on 20 July 1945 as First Lieutenant in Company A, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart
 * Parachutist Badge