Guy S. Meloy

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Guy S. Meloy (0-16892), Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Colonel Meloy distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Taejon, Korea, on 16 July 1950. Upon learning that a large enemy force had penetrated the unit’s position and was menacing the 1st Battalion command post, Colonel Meloy personally led a counter attack with two lightly armored vehicles through heavy machine-gun and sniper fire, personally taking charge of a machine-gun position in order to aid in the counterattack. He continued to lead and inspire his men until loss of blood from a serious wound forced his evacuation. His fearlessness and aggressive leadership so inspired the officers and enlisted men of his unit that the attacking force was eliminated.
Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 50 (September 3, 1950)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Guy S. Meloy (0-68639), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Major Meloy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions during the period 3 November 1966 to 5 November 1966 while commanding the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry on a search and destroy operation near Dau Tieng. When one of his rifle companies engaged a large Viet Cong force, the company commander and first sergeant were killed. With complete disregard for his safety, Major Meloy landed his helicopter while receiving intense hostile fire and took command of the beleaguered unit. After ordering two more companies into the battle, he set up a defensive perimeter for the night. The next morning, Major Meloy was wounded by shrapnel while leading his men against the regrouping insurgents. Although pinned down by intense automatic weapons fire, he refused medical aid, and organized the defense against human wave assaults by the Viet Cong. Throughout the remaining 36 hours of the battle, he continuously exposed himself to the hostile fire to encourage his men and directed air strikes against the attacking insurgents. Wounded, and without sleep for two days, he ordered eight more companies into the engagement and commanded the operation until the Viet Cong finally were routed late in the afternoon of 5 November 1966. His gallantry and composure under fire greatly inspired his men to overcome and defeat a numerically superior hostile force. Major Meloy’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, US Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 6950 (December 19, 1966)