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Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    15th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 23 – 25, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 167 (June 16, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Max G. Horton (ASN: 0-956673), United States Army, for heroic achievement as a member of Battery A, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy from 23 to 25 May 1951 in the vicinity of Sonshon, Korea. During that period he was an Artillery Liaison Officer attached to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, as a Forward Observer to direct the fire of Battery A, in support of Company C. During the night of 23 May his harassing and interdictory fire killed thirty of the enemy and halted an attempted attack on Company C. On 25 May on Hill 698, from atop the highest peak and under the direct observation of the enemy he directed fire on an estimated regiment of the enemy, inflicting an estimated two hundred casualties, and forcing the enemy to withdraw northward. Time and time again Lieutenant Horton exposed himself to the intense enemy fire to move to a better observation post from which he could more accurately direct artillery fire. His preparatory and concentrated barrages on company objectives were exceedingly accurate and aided materially in the taking of objectives. Lieutenant Horton’s devotion to duty, courage and heroism reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    15th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 31, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 565 (October 4, 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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Max G. Horton (ASN: 0-956673), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery C, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 August 1951 in the vicinity of Tumil-li, Korea. On this date Lieutenant Horton was the artillery forward observer with Company A, 9th Infantry Regiment, which was attacking across a pass and up the steep slope of Hill 983. As the unit advanced the enemy opened fire from prepared positions accounting for numerous friendly casualties, including all of the company officers. The remnants of the company were forced into a disorderly retreat. At this time, Lieutenant Horton left his position of relative cover and took command of the company. Gathering the retreating men, he set up an organized perimeter, making it possible to evacuate the wounded. He then led the company to high ground, set up a defense and held the ridge until reinforcements arrived. The gallantry and devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Horton on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.