The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Horace Logan McBride (ASN: 0-4430), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 80th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 September 1944, in France. On this date troops of his command, the 80th Infantry Division, were disposed along the east bank of the Moselle River. While advancing through high wooded ground in the Bois de Rumont, they encountered fierce enemy resistance characterized by particularly heavy automatic weapons and artillery fire which halted their attack. Disregarding continuous tree bursts, and with little regard for his own personal safety, Major General McBride went forward to his troops and his commanders, personally directing their movement and deployment. Inspired by his fearless example, his troops stabilized their positions and returned to the attack with such determination that enemy resistance was shattered and the objective seized. The courage and gallant leadership of Major General McBride are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General Horace Logan McBride (ASN: 0-4430), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 80th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General McBride, 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.