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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 Major General David Goodwin Barr, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding General of the 7th Infantry Division, during the drive of his Division from Iwon to Hyesanjin, Korea, from 31 October 1950 to 22 November 1950. Although faced by treacherous, mountainous terrain, sub-zero temperatures and a crafty, tenacious foe, General Barr so skillfully led his Division that enemy resistance was crushed at Kapsar and the Division advanced rapidly to the Korean-Manchurian border. His continued presence at the front under bitter winter conditions with total disregard for his personal safety and under continual small-arms, automatic weapons and mortar fire, was an inspiration to his men during the period of this historical drive. Major General Barr’s aggressive leadership, courage under fire and personal heroism are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 30, 1950 – January 20, 1951
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 2 (January 25, 1951)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General David Goodwin Barr (ASN: 0-10313), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 7th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 30 June 1950 to 20 January 1951.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 88 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David Goodwin Barr (ASN: 0-10313), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General
    War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General David Goodwin Barr (ASN: 0-10313), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.