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John C. Ritso (1918 – Killed in action 26 January 1944) was a American Staff Sergeant 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 Staff Sergeant in Company E, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion attached to the 3rd Infantry Division
 * Silver Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster
 * Purple Heart
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal