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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 25, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 80 (August 25, 1950)

    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 (Infantry) Harry K. Hauge (ASN: 0-435925), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. On 25 July 1950 near Sangn-yong, Korea, the rear guard covering the withdraw of the 27th Infantry in the face of numerically superior enemy forces was subjected to heavy enemy artillery, mortar and automatic weapons fire in addition to the direct fire from the tanks; the enemy also threatened the right flank. Major Hauge, with calm determination and exemplary leadership, maintained control and directed operations of the rear guard until the entire regiment had completed a successful withdrawal. Major Hauge’s outstanding courage and devotion to duty under the most adverse conditions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.