Oliver P Smith

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Oliver P. Smith (0-920), Major General, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding General, 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. Major General Smith’s leadership contributed materially to the break-through in the Chosin Reservoir area and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.