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 (Infantry) Samuel A. Lango (ASN: 0-1842047), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 September 1950, near Sindong, Korea. During an engagement with a numerically superior enemy force, many of the men of his unit had, without orders, started withdrawing because of extremely heavy enemy mortar and small arms fire being directed at them. Realizing the urgency of the situation, Lieutenant Lango immediately exposed himself to the murderous hail of enemy fire to reorganize his troops and urged them to return to their positions. By continuously exposing himself, going from man to man, maintaining organization and encouraging each man individually, Lieutenant Lango inspired his men to the extent that the enemy failed to penetrate the lines and was forced to withdraw. His brilliant leadership and conspicuous courage, under direct enemy fire, were a great inspiration to his men. Lieutenant Lango’s gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.