Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Herbert W. Condor (ASN: 0-58345), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Battery C, 58th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Infantry Division. Second Lieutenant Condor distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Pareyong, Korea, on 21 and 22 May, 1951. Lieutenant Condor was attached to Company B, 12th Republic of Korea Security Battalion, as a forward observer. Company B, occupying key terrain and screening the left sector of the 3d Infantry Division, was viciously attacked by a ruthless foe. From his forward observation post, Lieutenant Condor plotted devastating artillery concentrations on the assaulting force until the enemy attack was repulsed. Later, a reinforced hostile force ruthlessly charged the northwest side of the company perimeter. Constantly vulnerable to intense small-arms and mortar fire, he gallantly directed crippling artillery fire on the enemy until the position was overrun and he was captured. His resolute determination, courageous actions, and consummate devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to delaying the enemy’s advance and enabled the division to accomplish its mission, thereby reflecting the highest credit on himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    May 22, 1951 – August 26, 1953

    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Herbert W. Condor (ASN: 0-58345), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 22 May 1951 and was held until his release on 26 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.