He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross from the U.S. Army for heroism in action from November 29 to December 4, and his fifth Navy Cross for heroism during December 5–10, 1950, at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Han blev tildelt Distinguished Service Cross fra U.S. Army for heltemod i kamp fra 29. november til 4. december, og sit femte Navy Cross for heltemod under slaget om Chosin reservoiret mellem 5. og 10. december 1950.