Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

First Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the invasion of Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 February 1944. When the advance of his company was held up by a Japanese-occupied blockhouse, First Lieutenant Reynolds valiantly directed an attack upon this formidable position and, in the face of heavy hostile rifle fire, led a vigorous and swift assault, putting to rout the resisting enemy troops. Although severely wounded when the forward echelon of his unit was pinned down by machine-gun fire, he skillfully organized a defense, refusing to be evacuated until he had insured that his men were safe from counterattack and he was ordered to the rear by his commanding officer. His brilliant leadership and indomitable fighting spirit contributed directly to the success of this important operation and reflected the highest credit upon First Lieutenant Reynolds and the United States Naval Service."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

First Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

For wounded in action at island Roi-Namur, Kwajalein atoll, Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

First Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-fourth Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, on 8 July 1944. Boldly directing many assaults by units of his company and inspiring them by his aggressive spirit, First Lieutenant Reynolds fought in the forefront during an attack on a firmly entrenched enemy position in difficult terrain and although painfully wounded three times in this action, continued to lead his men and gallantly refused evacuation until the objective had been taken and all the other wounded had been cared for. His outstanding leadership, unselfish concern for others and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Pacific: Serial 20913. This award was obtained in the form of an Gold Star to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

First Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth", U.S. Marine Corps

For wounded in action at the island Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
This award was obtained in the form of an Gold Star to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)