Colonel HAROLD J.DUNWOODY, received the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism in the vicinity of Chupari, Korea, on 2 September 1951. During the period 31 August to 3 September 1951, the 3rd Battalion of the 17th Infantry Regiment, under the command of Colonel Dunwoody, seized and held Hills 820 and 851, key objectives of the 7th Infantry Division against repeated enemy attacks. Early in the morning of 2 September, Hill 851 was subjected to unusually heavy artillery fire, followed by an intense enemy attack. Elements of the 3rd 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 the 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 out-numbering enemy forces. On one occasion, attacking enemy troops advanced to 15 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. His outstanding leadership, exemplary actions and superb courage inspired members of the battalion to high morale, fighting spirit, and esprit de corps, significantly enhancing the successful defense of these key positions. Colonel Dunwoody’s extraordinary heroism in action contributed materially toward the successful accomplishment of the 7th Division’s vital mission in Korea, reflecting utmost credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.