warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2016 General Guy S. Meloy, Jr. DSC Medal Grouping http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gsmeloyjr.htm http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=7409 http://yellowlegs-and-others.com/Biography/biography-detail/M/Meloy,_Guy_Stanley_(Stan),_Jr.,_[Col._CO_19thIR].htm http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Guy_S._Meloy,_Jr. http://www.history.army.mil/books/korea/20-2-1/sn10.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted June 12, 2016 Distinguished Service CrossSee more recipients of this awardAwarded for actions during the Korean WarThe 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) Guy Stanley Meloy, Jr. (ASN: 0-16892), 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 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Colonel Meloy distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Taejon, Korea, on 16 July 1950. Upon learning that a large enemy force had penetrated the unit's position and was menacing the 1st Battalion command post, Colonel Meloy personally led a counter attack with two lightly armored vehicles through heavy machine-gun and sniper fire, personally taking charge of a machine-gun position in order to aid in the counterattack. He continued to lead and inspire his men until loss of blood from a serious wound forced his evacuation. His fearlessness and aggressive leadership so inspired the officers and enlisted men of his unit that the attacking force was eliminated. General Orders: Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 50 (September 3, 1950)Action Date: July 16, 1950Service: ArmyRank: ColonelCompany: Commanding OfficerRegiment: 19th Infantry RegimentDivision: 24th Infantry Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 12, 2016 DSC reverse Meloy, Guy Stanley (Stan), Jr., [Col. CO 19th IR] CO_19th_IR_WestPointer(1927) The toll on senior commanders had been heavy: three regimental commanders (Martin killed; Meloy wounded and evacuated; Lovless sacked), one regimental exec (Chandler, wounded and evacuated), One reason for the optimism was the 19th's commander, a brainy, highly regarded West Pointer (1927), Guy Stanley ("Stan") Meloy, forty-seven. Like Stephens of the 21st, Meloy had not ever commanded troops in battle. He, too, had been chief of staff of an infantry division in the ETO, the 103d, which had often fought side by side with Dean's 44th in Seventh Army and Haislip's XV Corps. Beginning in early 1945, Meloy's boss, the 103d's commander, had been the tough-minded Army hero of Bastogne: Anthony C. ("Tony") McAuliffe, former artillery commander of the 101st Airborne Division, who had spurned a German demand for surrender with the most famous Allied cry of defiance in World War II: "Nuts!"[5-23] Before noon the enemy force again turned east to the highway about 800 yards south of the 52d Field Artillery position. There it opened fire on and halted some jeeps with trailers going south for ammunition resupply. Other vehicles piled up behind the jeeps. This was the beginning of the roadblock, and this was when Colonel Meloy received the telephone message about it. South of the roadblock the 11th and 13th Field Artillery Battalions came under long range, ineffective small arms fire. The artillery continued firing on the Kum River crossing areas, even though the 13th Field Artillery Battalion Fire Direction Center, co-ordinating the firing, had lost all communication about 1100 with its forward observers and liaison officers at the infantry positions.[10-53] July 12, 1950 The third and last regiment of the 24th Division, the 19th Infantry, commanded byCol. Guy S. Meloy, Jr., began to arrive in Korea on 4 July. Nearly ninety years earlier the 19th Infantry Regiment had won the sobriquet, "The Rock of Chickamauga," in a memorable stand in one of the bloodiest of Civil War battles. Now, on 11 and 12 JulyGeneral Dean moved the 1950 version of the regiment to Taejŏn as he concentrated the 24th Division there for the defense of the city. July 15, 1950 As evening of 15 July approached, Colonel Meloy alerted all units in battle positions for an enemy night crossing. Supporting mortars and artillery fired on the enemy-held villages across the river. This and air strikes during the evening set the flimsy Korean wood-adobe-straw huts on fire and illuminated the river front with a reddish glow. July 16, 1950 1145 When Colonel Meloy and Major Logan arrived at the roadblock they found conditions unsatisfactory. Small groups of soldiers, entirely disorganized and apathetic, were returning some fire in the general direction of the unseen enemy. While trying to organize a group to attack the enemy on the high ground overlooking the road Colonel Meloy was wounded. He now gave to Colonel Winstead command of all troops along the Kum River. Guy S. Meloy, Jr. Jump to: navigation, search Guy S. Meloy, Jr. General Guy S. Meloy, Jr. Born (1903-09-04)September 4, 1903 Lanham, Maryland Died December 14, 1964(1964-12-14) (aged 61) Buried at Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1927–1963 Rank General Commands held United Nations Command, Korea U.S. Forces Korea Eighth Army Fifth Army VII Corps 1st Infantry Division Infantry School Battles/wars World War II Korean War Awards Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal Combat Infantryman Badge General Guy Stanley Meloy, Jr. (1903–1964) was a U.S. Army general, World War II and Korean War veteran, and served as commander of all U.S. forces in Korea during the Cold War. Biography Meloy was born in Lanham, Maryland on September 4, 1903. After graduating from McKinley Technology High School in Washington D.C., he was appointed to the United States Military Academy. He graduated from West Point in 1927 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the infantry. One of his early assignments was with the first tank destroyer battalion to be organized in the United States Army. He followed this assignment by attending the British Army's anti-tank school, and upon his return to the U.S. was assigned to Camp Hood (later Fort Hood) as one of the first five officers at the now defunct Tank Destroyer Center. During World War II he served in Europe as chief of staff of the 103rd Infantry Division, and was chief of staff of the Airborne Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. From 1946 to 1948 he was professor of military science and tactics at Texas A&M University. He next served as commander of the 19th Infantry Regiment(United States) of the 24th Infantry Division at Camp Chickamauga in Beppu, Kyushu, Japan. He deployed to the Korean War, where as a high-ranking officer he was seriously wounded. Later he commanded the United States Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, and the 1st Infantry Division in Europe, where he oversaw the unit's redeployment to Fort Riley. He was the Chief of Public Information at the Department of the Army and later commanded Fifth United States Army at Fort Sam Houston in 1958 and then served as the commander of VII Corps in Europe. He received his fourth star in 1961 and became the commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, Korea, commander United States Forces Korea, commanding general of Eighth United States Army and commanding general of the Seventh United States Army in Stuttgart Headquarter - West Germany. On November 12, 1960 he married there Therese Susan, widowed Maverick Grave, born Fischer from San Antonio, Texas. He retired at the age of 60 in 1963, and died on December 14, 1964. He is buried with his wife Catherine, who preceded him in death in 1959. In retirement, he served as mayor of Terrell Hills, Texas, and was active in the San Antonio chapter of the Association of the United States Army, which established a scholarship in his name in 1970. His son, Guy S. Meloy III, retired from the U.S. Army as a Major General. Guy S. Meloy, Jr. Date of birth: September 4, 1903 Place of Birth: Lanham, Maryland Home of record: San Antonio, Texas Guy Meloy, Jr. retired as a U.S. Army General Officer. His son, who also became an Army Major General, received the Distinguished Service Cross in the Vietnam War. Awards and CitationsDistinguished Service Cross See more recipients of this award Army Distinguished Service Medal See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the Cold War The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Guy S. Meloy, Jr. (ASN: 0-16892), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period February 1951 to July 1963. General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 37 (August 9, 1963) Action Date: February 1951 - July 1963 Service: Army Rank: General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted June 12, 2016 Medals General Guy S. Meloy, Jr. was born in Lanham, Maryland on September 4, 1903. After graduating from McKenley Technological High School, received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated from West Point in 1927 with a Batchelor of Science degree and received a commission as a Second Lieutenant of infantry. He served on active military duty with distinction for 36 years. Too numerous to mention are the positions he held and the units to which he was assigned. That which follows is a representation of some of the positions, units, and locations: he was assigned to the first tank destroyer battalion organized in the US Army, was a student at the British Army’s antitank school, assigned to Camp (later Fort) Hood as one of the first five officers at the Tank Destroyer Center, was chief of staff of the 103d Infantry Division during World War II in Europe, and was chief of staff of the Airborne Center at Fort Bragg. From 1946-1948 he was professor of military science and tactics (later PMS) at Texas A&M University. Afterwards, he was the commander of the 24th Infantry Division in Japan, served in combat during the Korean War where he was seriously wounded. Later he commanded the Infantry School at Fort Benning, and the 1st Infantry Division in Europe, bringing the division back to Fort Riley. He was the Chief of Public Information at the Department of the Army and later commanded 5th US Army in 1958 (San Antonio) and then served as the commander of VII Corps in Europe. He was promoted to four-star general in 1961 and became the commander-in-chief of the United Nations Command, commander US Forces Korea, and commanding general of Eight US Army. He held these positions until his mandatory retirement at age 60 in 1963. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted June 12, 2016 Army Distinguished Service MedalSee more recipients of this awardAwarded for actions during the Cold WarThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Guy Stanley Meloy, Jr. (ASN: 0-16892), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period February 1951 to July 1963. General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 37 (August 9, 1963)Action Date: February 1951 - July 1963Service: ArmyRank: General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted June 12, 2016 Army Distinguished Service Medal reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted June 12, 2016 Legion of MeritSee more recipients of this awardAwarded for actions during the World War II(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Guy Stanley Meloy, Jr. (ASN: 0-16892), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 103d Infantry Division from 1944 to 1945. General Orders: United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesAction Date: 1944 - 1945Service: ArmyRank: ColonelCompany: Chief of StaffDivision: 103d Infantry Division Legion of MeritSee more recipients of this awardAwarded for actions during the Korean War(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Guy Stanley Meloy, Jr. (ASN: 0-16892), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea, in 1950. General Orders: United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesAction Date: 1950Service: ArmyRank: ColonelCompany: Commanding OfficerRegiment: 19th Infantry RegimentDivision: 24th Infantry Division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted June 12, 2016 Legion of Merit reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted June 12, 2016 [54] Ltr, Meloy to author, 29 May, 7 Jul, 4 Dec, and 30 Dec 52; Notes,Logan for author, Jun 52; 24th Div WD, G-2 Jnl, entry 1031, 161300 Jul50. The message in the G-2 Journal reporting Logan's conversation withGeneral Dean reads, "Colonel Meloy hit in calf of leg. Winstead incommand. Vehicles badly jammed. Baker Battery is no more [apparentlyreferring to B Battery, 52d Field Artillery Battalion, but in error].Will fight them and occupy position in rear. Both sides of road.Vehicles jammed. Taking a pounding in front. Air Force does not seemable to find or silence tanks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted June 12, 2016 Purple Heart reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted June 13, 2016 Share #11 Posted June 13, 2016 Ed, The General was a true Hero in every sense of the word. Thanks for sharing this great medal group. Best regards, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted June 14, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 14, 2016 Excellent post. Thanks for the information 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted June 16, 2016 Share #13 Posted June 16, 2016 Wow....thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed looking through this. Nice early war awards! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted June 17, 2016 Share #14 Posted June 17, 2016 Ed as always another great piece of History. Thanks for showing the group to us its stunning.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted June 19, 2016 General Meloy's DD-214...Note he went through Airborne school in 1952 at age 48! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted June 19, 2016 Testimonial from Cyrus Vance, Secretary of the Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share #17 Posted June 19, 2016 4 Star Hat with Jump Wing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share #18 Posted June 19, 2016 General Officer's Belt rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted June 19, 2016 Dress white uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share #20 Posted October 2, 2016 I'll have this medal grouping at the MAX Show this Thursday if anyone would like to see it. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Kim Posted July 6, 2021 Share #21 Posted July 6, 2021 Taepyong-ni, Kum river defensed by 1st Battalion 19th reg of Col. Meloy. and a foxhole at Palsan-ni, where was CP of 19th reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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