| Harold H. Dunwoody | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 9, 1919 |
| Died | September 6, 2015 (aged 96) |
| Place of birth | Paris, France |
| Place of death | Englewood, Florida |
| Buried at | Saint Patricks Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
Harold Halsey Dunwoody (9 January 1919 – 6 September 2015)[1] was an American officer in the United States Army during World War II. He retired in 1973 as Brigadier General.
Awards[]
- Distinguished Service Cross[2]
- Army Distinguished Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster[2]
- Silver Star Medal[2]
- Legion of Merit with bronze oak leaf cluster[2]
- Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster
Distinguished Service Cross citation[]
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 (Armor) Harold Halsey Dunwoody, 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 3d Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Major Dunwoody distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Chupari, Korea, during the period 31 August 1951 through 3 September 1951. During this period the 3d Battalion of the 17th Infantry Regiment under the command of Colonel Dunwoody seized enemy-held Hills 820 and 851, key objectives of the 7th Infantry Division, against repeated enemy attacks. Early in the morning of 2 September 1951, Hill 851 was subjected to unusually heavy artillery fire followed by an intense enemy attack. Elements of the 3d Battalion defending Hill 851 gallantly resisted the attack but were forced to move to the rear to reform. Realizing that communication facilities were seriously disrupted and that the enemy had taken a heavy toll, Colonel Dunwoody personally reorganized and encouraged the battalion, frequently exposing himself to hazardous enemy fire in traveling from place to place. To maintain maximum observation and coordination with all elements of his battalion, he established himself in a forward exposed position on Hill 820 and remained there to direct his troops despite numerous fanatical charges by heavily outnumbering enemy forces. On one occasion, attacking enemy troops advanced to fifteen yards of Colonel Dunwoody's observation post, threatening to overrun the forward defenders of Hill 820. Displaying superior intrepidity and coolness under fire, he personally participated in repulsing the attack with grenades and rifle fire, inflicting heavy losses to the enemy, while continuing to direct his men with exceptional insight and military skill.[2]
Sources[]
- ↑ "Harold H. Dunwoody". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153598635. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Harold H. Dunwoody". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=7059. Retrieved July 19, 2021.