Millard Glen Gray
Colonel, U.S. Army

In December 1942, then-Captain Millard Glen Gray was serving with Headquarters, I Corps, ADC.

From 25 December 1942 to 1 January 1943, CPT Gray’s unit was in action against Japanese forces during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. CPT Gray’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism during those days earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Millard G. Gray, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, I Corps, ADC, in action against enemy forces from 25 December 1942 to 1 January 1943, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Captain Gray's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the I Corps, ADC, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 51 (1943)

Death and Burial

Colonel Millard Glen Gray died on 8 January 1972 in Wahiawa, HI. He is buried at the Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery in Honolulu County, HI, in Section 8, Row H, Site 63.

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