Colonel Beverly M. Read, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a lieutenant colonel of infantry in action against the enemy near Sokkogae, Korea, on the morning of 7 July 1953, Colonel Read moved to a strategic outpost during a battle to better control, organize and effectively direct counterattacking United Nations troops. During the period which he remained on the position, Colonel Readís actions were a constant inspiration to his men. He assisted in manning crew-served weapons, fired the rifle and carbine at enemy troops, and supervised operations in enemy infested trenches. He personally directed artillery fire on the hostile forces and on many occasions disregarded his own personal safety to aid in the evacuation of the wounded. When he was ordered to withdraw, Colonel Read personally directed the evacuation of the wounded and remained on the outpost until all of his men had been successfully moved back. The extraordinary heroism exhibited by Colonel Read on his occasion reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.

Col. Read joinded the Legion of Valor in 1975 and is a life member.