Olin D. Beall
Headquarters: X Corps: General Orders No. 66 (December 15, 1950)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Olin D. Beall, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer, First Marine Motor Transport Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of the Chosin Reservoir, Korea, from 29 November to 4 December 1950. Lieutenant Colonel Beall’s actions contributed materially to the breakthrough in the Chosin Reservoir and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service
