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 Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, in action during the period 16 to 20 September 1950, in Korea. During the advance on Waegwan, the Naktong River crossing and the ensuing pursuit of the enemy, Brigadier General Meyer was continuously present with both infantry and his own artillery unit commanders in the forward area. With complete disregard for his own safety he frequently exposed himself to intense enemy artillery, machine gun and small arms fire in order to better direct the employment of his command and to provide the maximum artillery support for the attack. His gallant actions were an inspiration to his command, greatly influenced the success of this most important operation and reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
45th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 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 Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 45th Infantry Division from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Meyer 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
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 1950 – April 1951
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 73 (August 9, 1951)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea during the period July 1950 to April 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Meyer 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 1 (1951)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Meyer, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 323 (1951)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Meyer, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
45th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 326 (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 Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 45th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Meyer, 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
Division ArtilleryDivision:
45th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry John Dick Meyer (ASN: 0-12290), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 45th Infantry Division from 1944 to 1945.