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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (North Korea)

    Action Date:

    November 25, 1950 – March 8, 1951

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frederick L. Hornung, III (ASN: 0-2262333), United States Army, was captured during fighting in Korea on 25 November 1950, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death on or about 8 March 1951, while still in captivity.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Chief Warrant Officer]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 24, 1950

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 114 (December 22, 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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Chief Warrant Officer] Frederick L. Hornung, III (ASN: 0-2262333), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 24 September 1950 in the vicinity of Chogye, Korea. On that date his platoon was leading the battalion in pursuit of the retreating enemy. Extremely heavy enemy machine gun and small arms fire pinned his platoon down in a roadside ditch. Despite the intense enemy fire and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Lieutenant Hornung moved from man to man, pointing out better positions for them, and directing targets for their fire. He again exposed himself as he dashed across the fire-swept road to the company command post and returned with a M-19 antiaircraft firing vehicle. Upon returning to the platoon, he found that two of his men had been seriously wounded. Calling for and not receiving an aid man due to the intensity of the enemy fire, Lieutenant Hornung again with complete indifference to the hostile fire, exposed himself and made his way to the company headquarters. Obtaining two litters, he returned to his platoon and supervised the evacuation of the wounded. His competent employment of the fire power of his platoon and the utilization of supporting weapons were instrumental in forcing the enemy to withdraw, thus enabling the unit to resume its pursuit and preventing the enemy from organizing defensive positions. The gallantry and outstanding leadership displayed by Lieutenant Hornung on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.