The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer to Major General Chong O. Kim, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 20 July 1953 to 28 February 1954.
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Republic of Korea ArmyAction Date:
May 31 – October 31, 1952
Department of the Army: General Orders No. 49 (June 9, 1953)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer to Major General Kim Chong O, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 31 May 1952 to 31 October 1952.
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Legion of Merit
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Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Republic of Korea ArmyAction Date:
June 25 – October 15, 1950
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 85 (September 25, 1951), Amended by G.O. 12 (1953)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, in the Degree of Officer to Brigadier General Chong O. Kim, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 25 June to 15 October 1950.
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Distinguished Service Cross
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9th (Republic of Korea) Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 6 – 15, 1952
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 37 (April 29, 1953)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 Chong O. Kim, Army of the Republic of Korea, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while in Command of the 9th (Republic of Korea) Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Chorwon, Korea during the period from 6 through 15 October 1952. Major General Kim made ample plans and preparations for an attack on Hill 395 and under his courageous and skillful leadership his division successfully repulsed the onslaughts of two hostile infantry divisions with supporting elements and decisively defeated them. With disregard for his personal safety, he proceeded over routes subjected to heavy artillery shelling, visiting forward positions, seeking the most advantageous observation posts, and personally commanding and controlling his troops. Despite exposure to intense enemy fire and while under constant enemy observation, he observed effects of artillery preparations, kept his subordinate commanders and staff informed on the situation, and issued instructions based upon personal observations. His presence in front-line positions provided excellent fire support and was an inspiration to members of his command. General Kim’s exemplary leadership and indomitable courage are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect the highest credit on himself and the Republic of Korea Army.