The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry Yachechak (ASN: 0-887890/32063234), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 3 February 1945, near ****, Germany. First Lieutenant Yachechak, Platoon Leader, by skilled aggressive leadership, moved his platoon across open ground to accomplish a dangerous mission with a minimum of losses to his own unit. First Lieutenant Yachechak, though wounded during the initial action, skillfully closed on his objective through heavy small arms and artillery fire; displaced his platoon and weapons to its best advantage and personally exposed himself to enemy fire in order to cover the advance of his platoon. First Lieutenant Yachechak’s heroism was the deciding factor in neutralizing two pillboxes and the capture or killing of ten of the enemy. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Harry Yachechak (ASN: 0-887890/32063234), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.