The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Max B. Ogas (ASN: RA-19255690), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 19 May 1951, near Hangye, Korea. On that date he was a tank commander with the mission of establishing a road block between the enemy and our main defense positions. At about 0100 hours a strong enemy patrol captured a two-man listening post in front of Sergeant Ogas’ tank before they could give the alarm. The enemy then approached his position but were taken under fire by the supporting infantry. Having made contact with our forces the enemy moved back to regroup for an attack and the infantry squad supporting Sergeant Ogas withdrew behind his tank to better positions. As the enemy patrol again approached his position, Sergeant Ogas held his fire until they were within 15 feet of his tank, at which time he took them under fire with the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the top of his tank turret. Throughout the ensuing firefight Sergeant Ogas showed utter disregard for his own personal safety by remaining exposed to the enemy fire in order to fire his machine gun. The accuracy of his fire caused so many casualties among the enemy patrol, that they were forced to withdraw. When daylight came, 25 dead enemy soldiers were found around his tank position. The gallantry displayed by Sergeant Ogas on this occasion was an inspiration to his comrades and set an example of aggressiveness reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Army. Great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Army. Great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.