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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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Richard Francis Reidy, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Reidy, 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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    31st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 29 – December 4, 1950
    Headquarters, X Corps: General Orders No. 66 (December 15, 1950)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Richard Francis Reidy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Colonel Reidy distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of the Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir in North Korea during the period from 29 November 1950 through 4 December 1950. Colonel Reidy’s actions contributed materially to the successful break-through of the 2d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment in the Chosin Reservoir area and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.