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 Vincente A. Hormillosa (ASN: 0-22217), Philippine Army, for gallantry in action at Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 21 January 1942. During a critical period of operations, the enemy made a deep penetration of the front of the 71st Division, Philippine Army, cutting lines of communication. Lieutenant Hormillosa, a member of the Division Artillery Section, 1st Regular Division, Philippine Army, volunteered to take a vitally important message from the Division Artillery Commander to a Regimental Commander, although the mission necessitated his crossing hostile lines. He skillfully completed his dangerous task despite the gravest danger. By his gallant performance of duty, Lieutenant Hormillosa contributed in noteworthy degree to the courageous tradition of the defenders of Bataan.