Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 136 (October 26, 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 Colonel (Infantry) Henry Granville Fisher, 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 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Colonel Fisher distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 24 September 1950. On the date, prior to an attack on Chinju by the 35th Infantry Regiment, one of the battalion commanders became ill and was evacuated. At this critical point, Colonel Fisher, without regard for his own safety and in the face of great personal danger, chose to accompany the battalion in an attack against the enemy over fifteen miles of very rugged, mountainous terrain. The execution of his skillful plan of attack coupled with the effect of his presence with the battalion, enabled that organization to attack and maneuver itself into a position from which it later surprised and completely overwhelmed the enemy force defending the city of Chinju. After advising and assisting the battalion commander in the advance unit, Colonel Fisher returned to his command post to join the other battalions of the combat team which he had been concurrently controlling. He then joined the lead battalion, which was attacking the city from another direction, where he exposed himself to constant enemy sniper fire in order to make a survey of a damaged bridge which was delaying the attack. Colonel Fisher’s notable tactical ability and his personal example of courage while exposed to enemy fire served as a inspiration to the members of his command and provided an immeasurable contribution to the success of the Regimental Combat Team. The extraordinary heroism and inspirational leadership displayed by Colonel Fisher on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.