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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 21, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 465 (August 19, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Homer L. Hiltabidel (ASN: RA-13345600), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 21 May 1951, in the vicinity of Changpyong-ni, Korea. On that date he was a member of an infantry platoon which had the mission of attacking and seizing an enemy-held hill. Corporal Hiltabidel, with complete disregard for his personal safety, rushed toward the top of the hill and engaged the enemy in a fierce fire duel and succeeded in neutralizing a machine gun position. His accurate fire caused the enemy to seek cover and allowed Company F to advance toward the objective. When the enemy counterattacked in great numbers he again exposed himself while employing rapid fire which halted the enemy advance, until all his comrades had taken defensive positions. The courageous action and gallant conduct displayed by Corporal Hiltabidel on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.