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.

(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.