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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Logan Christopher Weathers (ASN: 0-2012542), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 21 June 1945. Second Lieutenant Weathers drew enemy fire upon himself in order to save his company, and then reorganizing his shattered battalion, led it back into the attack. Second Lieutenant Weathers’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 77th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    89th Medium Tank Battalion

    Regiment:

    29th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 2, 1950

    Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 46 (August 31, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Logan Christopher Weathers (ASN: 0-2012542), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with 8066th Mechanized Reconnaissance Platoon attached to the 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 29th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Weathers distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Haman, Korea, on 2 August 1950. The 8066th Reconnaissance Platoon was spearheading an attack by the 19th Regimental Combat Team when they came under enemy fire which included mortar and bazooka fire. Lieutenant Weathers’ vehicle received a direct hit and his arm was partially blown off. At that instant the infantry came under terrific enemy machine-gun and, despite his serious wound, Lieutenant Weathers seized his rifle and, single-handed, attacked an enemy machine-gun nest. He silenced the machine-gun nest but during this action he was killed by sniper fire. The extraordinary heroism displayed by First Lieutenant Weathers on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.