Melvin L. Mccreary
Home Town: Ohio
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Division Artillery, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 24 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel McCreary's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 2 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Melvin L. McCreary, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with