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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Batallion:

    79th Medium Tank Battalion

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1951

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 454 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Carl F. Houser (ASN: 0-1016011), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 79th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on or about 16 June 1951. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.