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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Henry Granville Fisher, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fisher and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    317th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 161 (1945)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Henry Granville Fisher, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Fisher, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 24, 1950

    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.