Richard F. Reidy
Headquarters, X Corps: General Orders No. 66 (December 15, 1950) | General Orders No. 66 (December 15, 1950)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard F. Reidy, Lieutenant 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 2d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Colonel Reidy distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of the Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir in North Korea during the period from 29 November 1950 through 4 December 1950. Colonel Reidy’s actions contributed materially to the successful break-through of the 2d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment in the Chosin Reservoir area and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Headquarters, X Corps: General Orders No. 66 (December 15, 1950)
