The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) George Reese Cody (ASN: 0-59948), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of the Heavy Mortar Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Captain Cody distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of the Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir in North Korea, on 1 December 1950. Captain Cody’s company was in support of the 3d Battalion, which was attempting to break out of an encirclement north of Hagaru-ri. After the wounded had been placed on vehicles for evacuation, the battalion proceeded about two miles when it was halted at approximately 1500 hours by murderous fire from a roadblock and well-entrenched positions on both flanks. In the ensuing encounter, the enemy inflicted many casualties causing disorder among the troops. Realizing that drastic action was required to save the column, Captain Cody rallied approximately twenty soldiers and, disregarding heavy enemy fire, led them in a fearless sweep up a rugged snow-covered hill and routed the enemy from their emplacements. Reaching the top of the hill, he continued to lead the attack against the retreating foe, and, while directing the action he was mortally wounded. Captain Cody’s valorous act diverted hostile fire from the column and afforded the battalion time to reorganize and destroy the roadblock. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Captain Cody on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.