The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Cyrus Drain, Jr. (ASN: 0–20318), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On the afternoon of 27 September 1952, Colonel Drain was informed that a nearby friendly outpost on a hill in the vicinity of Umjichon, Korea, was being subjected to an intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage. Immediately he proceeded with his driver through the crucial hostile fire to the scene of the conflict. Upon arriving at the base of the hill, he ordered his driver to seek cover and ignoring the fierce enemy fire, he advanced by foot to the outpost. Upon arriving at the critical position, he disregarded his personal safety, ignored the insistence of his officers that he seek cover, and fearlessly crossed the shrapnel-torn area as he encouraged his men and inspected their positions to insure himself that they could repulse the enemy aggression. The men became so inspired by Colonel Drain’s presence, daring actions, and encouraging words that they quickly rallied, delivered a murderous volume of fire upon the foe, and forced them to retreat with great confusion. Colonel Drain’s outstanding gallantry, exemplary leadership, and fearlessness reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 6, 1952
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 381 (December 29, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Cyrus Drain, Jr. (ASN: 0–20318), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Korea. On the afternoon of 6 October 1952, two trucks and a half track loaded with ammunition were disabled by hostile artillery fire and were impeding the progress of traffic on a road in the vicinity of Noltari, Korea. Colonel Drain, arriving at the scene in returning from a reconnaissance mission, observed two friendly soldiers crouched near the burning half track. Realizing that these two men and several others in the immediate area would be severely injured if the ammunition were to catch fire and explode, Colonel Drain, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his personal safety, dashed to the stricken vehicle, extinguished the fire in its engine and quickly tore the burning cab seat from the vehicle. Colonel Drain’s immediate and fearless actions spared the vehicle from total destruction, prevented the soldiers from sustaining injuries or possible death, and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Cyrus Drain, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1962 to 1966.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1952 – 1953
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Cyrus Drain, Jr. (ASN: 0–20318), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Drain and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Cyrus Drain, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3, Headquarters, FIRST Corps, in 1953.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
291st Infantry RegimentDivision:
75th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 75th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 31 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Jesse Cyrus Drain, Jr. (ASN: 0–20318), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 291st Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Drain, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.