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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) Horatio Balch Hackett, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 124th Field Artillery Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Very crossroads during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France on 29 September 1918, and by his brilliant leadership. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Hackett, 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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    124th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Field Artillery) Horatio Balch Hackett, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while Commanding the 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives until he was severely wounded.